HE  HYMNAL 


REVISED  AXD  ENLARGED 


BEIXG  THE  PRELIMIjSTARY  KEPORT  OF  THE 
COMMITTEE  01s  THE  HYMNAL,  APPOHSTTED 
BY  THE   GE:sERAL  C0^YE::^TI0X  of   188G 

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NE^Y    YORK 
JAMES  POTT  &  CO.,    PUBLISHERS 

1889 


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COPYBIOHT,  1889,  BY 

JAMES    POTT    &    CO. 


Press  of  J.  J.  Little  &  Co., 
Astor  Place,  New  York. 


PREFACE. 


The  Committee  on  the  Hymnal  has  been  occupied  for  nearly  two  years  and  a  half  in  the 
discharge  of  the  duty  intrusted  to  it  by  the  General  Convention.  It  is  not  prepared,  nor 
is  it  yet  required  by  the  resolution  under  which  it  was  appointed,  to  publish  its  full  report, 
with  the  final  shape  in  which  the  Hymnal  may  be  recommended  to  the  Convention.  But  the 
work  has  so  far  progressed  that  it  has  been  decided  to  print  the  results  at  present  reached, 
in  order  that  the  Church  may  have  abundant  time  for  a  careful  examination  of  them. 

In  its  task  of  selection  and  arrangement,  the  Committee  had  it  in  view: 

To  make  a  distinction  between  hymns  for  common  and  hymns  for  special  use,  placing 
the  latter  in  an  Appendix,  yet  with  continuous  numbering,  so  that  they  may  be  available  at 
any  and  all  times  ; 

To  make  larger  provision  than  heretofore  for  Holy  Days  and  for  special  events  ; 

To  secure  a  number  of  hymns  appropriate  to  the  later  portions  of  the  longer  festival 
seasons  ; 

To  place  as  many  as  possible  of  the  hymns  for  the  various  seasons  under  the  heading  of 
"General,"  where  they  can  be  readily  found  by  means  of  the  first-line  references,  and  yet 
where  they  will  more  naturally  come  into  use  throughout  the  year  ; 

To  group  together,  as  far  as  possible,  the  hymns  placed  under  that  heading,  according  to 
their  thought,  and  to  arrange  them  generally  after  the  plan  of  the  book  itself  ;  ■ 

To  use  plural  pronouns  wherever  it  was  possible  ; 

To  separate  slightfy  between  the  fourth  and  fifth  lines  of  eight-line  hymns  so  as  to  facilitate 
the  use  of  single  tunes  ;  also,  to  secure  an  even  number  of  verses  in  four-line  hymns,  so  that 
double  tunes  might  be  available  when  preferred  ; 

To  print  Amens  only  when  following  a  petition  or  an  ascription  of  praise. 

An  Index  of  Subjects  has  been  provided  as  well  as  references  by  first  lines. 

Thanks  are  due' and  rendered  for  permission  to  use  Hymns  from  other  selections. 


Committee. 


W.  C.  DoASE,  D.I).,   Bp,  of  Albany,  Cliairman, 

B.   II.  Paddock,  D.D..  Bp.  of  Massachusetts, 

F.  Courtney.  D.D., 

Samuel  Benedict,  D.D., 

A.  Z.  Gray.   D.D., 

H.  W.  Xelsox,  Jr.,   Secretary, 

Henry  Copp^e, 

James  S.  Biddle, 

w.  k.  ackerman. 

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CONTENTS. 


HTTMNS 

I.  DAILY  PRAYER 

imorxixg 1-    9 

Evening 10-  26 

The  Lord's  Day 27-38 

IL  THE  CHRISTL\X  YEAR. 

Advent 39-  52 

Christmas 53-  03 

Epiphany 64-  75 

Septuagesima,  etc 76-  81 

Lent  82-88 

Holy  Week 89-102 

Easter  Even 103-106 

Eastertide 107-121 

Ascensiontide 122-127 

Whitsuntide 128-131 

Trinity  Sunday 132-137 

St.  Andrew 138,  139 

St.  Thomas 140,  141 

St.  Stephen 142, 143 

St.  John  Evangelist 144. 145 

The  Holy  Innocents 146-148 

The  Circumcision 149,  150 

The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul.  151. 152 

The  Purification 153-156 

St.  Matthias 157 

The  Annunciation 158,  159 

St.  Mark 160 

St.  Philip  and  St.  James.  . .  161, 162 

St.  Barnabas 163, 164 

The  Nativity  of  St.  John 

Baptist 165. 166 

St.  Peter 167. 168 

St.  James ..  169, 170 


HYMNS 

The  Transfiguration 171-173 

St.  Bartholomew 174 

St.  Matthew 175 

St.  Michael  and  All    An- 
gels    176-178 

St.  Luke 179,  180 

St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude 181, 182 

General  for  Saints'  Days.  .  183 

All  Saints 184-191 

Ember  Days 192-198 

Rogation  Days 199-208 

Thanksgiving  Day 204-210 

III.  THE  CHURCH. 

•  Holy  Communion 211-228 

Holy  Baptism 229-234 

Confirmation 235-244 

Holy  Matrimony 245-247 

Burial  of  the  Dead 248-255 

Ordination 256-259 

Institution  of  Ministers.  . .  260 

lY.  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES.. .  261-264 

Y.  SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 

Laying  of  a  Corner-Stone  .  265-268 
Consecration  of  Churches..  269-271 
Restoration  of  a  Church.  .  272 

Missions,  at  Home 273 

Missions  Abroad 274-284 

For  the  Jews 285-287 

Charities 288-292 

Almsgiving 293-297 

National     Festivals     and 

Fasts 298-303 


CONTENTS. 


The  Old  Year ;504-306  I     IX.  LITANIES 


HTMN3 

552-563 


The  New  Year 307,  308 

For  Those  at  Sea 309-314 

For  Travelers  by  Land  or 

Sea 315 

VI.  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 316-357 

VII.  GENERAL 358-538 

VIII.  PROCESSIONALS 539-551 


APPENDIX. 

Children's  Services 

Parochial  Missions 

Lay  Helpers 

Dedication   of  Places   a> 

Things 

The  Sick  and  Afflicted.  . 
Home  and  Personal  Use. 


564-611 
613-645 
646-649 

650-653 
653-663 

663-688 


HYMNS. 


I.   IDailB  JJraper. 


MORNING. 


L.M. 


1  New  every  morning  is  the  love 
Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove ; 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Restored  to  life,  and  power,  and  thought. 

2  New  mercies,  each  returning  day. 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray : 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven, 

New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of  heaven. 

3  If  on  our  daily  course  our  mind 
Be  set  to  hallow  all  we  find, 

New  treasures  still,  of  countless  price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 

4  Old  friends,  old  scenes,  will  lovelier  be, 
As  more  of  heaven  in  each  we  see ; 
Some  softening  gleam  of  love  and  prayer 
Shall  dawn  on  every  cross  and  care. 

5  The  trivial  round,  the  common  task. 
Will  furnish  all  we  need  to  ask ; 
Room  to  deny  ourselves,  a  road 

To  bring  us  daily  nearer  God. 

6  Only,  0  Lord,  in  Thy  dear  love. 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above; 
And  help  us,  this  and  every  day. 
To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray. 

Amen. 


L.M. 


Part  I. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Redeem  tliy  misspent  time  that's  past, 
And  live  this  day  as  if  thy  last ; 
Improve  thy  talent  with  due  care; 
For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

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3  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part. 
Who  all  night  long,  unwearied,  sing 
High  praise  to  the  eternal  King. 

4  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Amen. 

Part  II. 

1  AU  praise  to  Thee,  Who  safe  hast  kept. 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept: 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wako, 
I  may  of  endless  light  partake. 

2  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew ; 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew ; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will. 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

3  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say ; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might. 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  imite. 

4  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Amen. 


3  L.M. 

1  0  Jesus,  Lord  of  heavenly  grace, 
Thou  brightness  of  Thy  Father's  face. 
Thou  fountain  of  eternal  light, 

Whose  beams  disperse  the  shades  of  night 

2  Come,  holy  Sun  of  heavenly  love. 
Shower  down  Thy  radiance  from  above ; 
And  to  our  inward  hearts  convey 

The  Holy  Spirit's  cloudless  ray. 

3  May  faith,  deep-rooted  in  the  soul. 
Subdue  our  flesh,  our  minds  control ; 
May  guile  depart,  and  discord  cease, 
And  all  within  be  joy  and  peace. 


DAILY  PRAYER^MORNING. 


4  So  gladly  let  us  pass  the  day, 

With  thoughts  as  pure  as  morning  ray, 
Our  faith  as  strong  as  midday  light, 
Our  souls  undimraed  by  shades  of  night. 

5  0  Christ,  with  each  returning  morn, 
Thine  image  to  our  hearts  be  borne ; 
0  may  we  ever  clearly  see 

Our  Saviour  and  our  God  in  Thee. 

Amen. 


4  5.5.10.5.5.10. 

1  Framer  of  the  light. 
Who  from  out  the  night 

The  dawn  of  joyous  day  again  dost  bring, 

On  our  darkened  eyes, 

Bid  Thy  bright  beams  rise; 
Of  endless  glory  teach  us,  Lord,  to  sing. 

2  By  Thy  mercy  still 
Spared  our  place  to  fill, 

0  Father,  be  it  ours  Thy  name  to  bless; 

Sheltered  by  Thy  power. 

In  each  fleeting  hour, 
Thy  childi'en  guide  to  paths  of  holiness. 

3  Raised  from  death-like  sleep. 
Ever  may  we  keep 

Alive  within  us  thoughts  of  that  great  day  ! 

Grant  the  ready  mind, 

Give  us  grace  to  find, 
The  strait  gate  unto  life — the  narrow  way. 

4  Onward  to  the  goal 
Lead  each  striving  soul, 

Upheld  by  strength  divine  Thy  grace  sup- 
plies; 
While  it  still  is  day, 
May  we  win  our  way 
Towards  the  mark  and  our  high  calling's 
prize.    Amen. 


P.M. 


Come,  my  soul,  thou  must  be  waking. 
Now  is  breaking 

O'er  the  earth  another  day : 
Come,  to  Him  who  made  this  splendor 
See  thou  render 

All  thy  feeble  strength  can  pay. 
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2  Gladly  hail  the  sun  returning: 
Ready  burning 

Be  the  incense  of  thy  powers : 
For  the  night  is  safely  ended  ; 
God  hath  tended 

With  His  care  thy  helpless  hours. 

3  Think  that  He  thy  ways  beholdeth. 
He  unfoldeth 

Every  fault  that  lurks  within  ; 
He  the  hidden  shame  glossed  over 
Can  discover, 

And  discern  each  deed  of  sin. 

4  Mayest  thou  on  life's  last  morrow. 
Free  from  sorrow. 

Pass  away  in  slumber  sweet ; 
And,  released  from  death's  dark  sadness. 
Rise  in  gladness, 

That  far  brighter  Sun  to  greet. 

5  Only  God's  free  gifts  abuse  not, 
•   Light  refuse  not, 

But  His  Spirit's  voice  obey; 
Thou  with  Him  shalt  dwell,  beholding 
Light  enfolding 

All  things  in  unclouded  day. 


!  L.M. 

1  Now  that  the  daylight  fills  the  sky, 
We  lift  our  hearts  to  God  on  high, 
That  He,  in  all  we  do  or  say. 
Would  keep  us  free  from  harm  to-day; 

2  Would  guard  our  tongue  in  every  word, 
Lest  sounds  of  angry  strife  be  heard  ; 
From  all  ill  sights  would  turn  our  eyes. 
And  close  our  ears  from  vanities; 

3  Would  keep  our  inmost  conscience  pure; 
Our  souls  from  folly  would  secure ; 
Would  bid  us  check  the  pride  of  sense 
With  due  and  holy  abstinence. 

4  So  we,  when  this  new  day  is  gone, 
And  night  in  turn  is  drawing  on, 
Witii  conscience  by  the  world  unstained, 
Shall  praise  His  Name  for  victory  gained 


DAILY   PRAYER— EVENING. 


7s. 

1  Every  morning  mercies  new 
Fall  as  fresh  as  morning  dew: 
Every  morning  let  us  pay 
Tribute  with  the  early  day: 

For  Thy  mercies,  Lord,  are  sure: 
Thy  compassion  doth  endure. 

2  Still  the  greatness  of  Thy  love 
Daily  doth  our  sins  remove ; 
Daily,  far  as  east  from  west, 
Lifts  the  burden  from  the  breast ; 
Gives  unbought,  to  those  who  pray. 
Strength  to  stand  in  evil  day. 

3  Let  our  prayers  each  morn  prevail. 
That  these  gifts  may  never  fail ; 
And,  as  we  confess  the  sin 

And  the  tempter's  power  within, 
Feed  us  with  the  Bread  of  Life  ; 
Fit  us  for  our  daily  strife. 

4  As  the  morning  light  returns, 
As  the  sun  with  splendor  burns, 
Teach  us  still  to  turn  to  Thee, 
Ever  blessed  Trinity, 

With  our  hands  our  hearts  to  raise, 
In  unfailing  prayer  and  praise.     Amen. 


(  7s. 

1  As  the  sun  doth  daily  rise. 
Brightening  all  the  morning  skies. 
So  to  Thee  with  one  accord 

Lift  we  up  our  hearts,  0  Lord. 

2  Thou,  by  Whom  all  things  are  fed. 
Give  us  for  the  day  our  bread  ; 
Strength  unto  our  souls  afford 
From  the  Bread  of  heaven,  0  Lord. 

3  Be  our  guard  in  sin  and  strife ; 
Be  the  leader  of  our  life : 

While  we  daily  search  Thy  Word, 
Wisdom  true  impart,  O  Lord. 

4  When  the  sun  withdraws  his  light, 
When  we  seek  our  rest  at  night, 
Thou,  by  sleepless  hosts  adored. 
Hear  the  prayer  of  faith.  0  Lord. 

5  When  the  hours  are  dark  and  drear, 
When  the  tempter  lurketh  near, 

By  Thy  strengthening  grace  outpoured 
Save  the  tempted  ones,  O  Lord.     Amen. 


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[fkidat. 


L.M. 


1  0  Jesus,  crucified  for  man, 

O  Lamb,  all  glorious  on  Thy  throne, 

Teach  Thou  our  wondering  souls  to  scan 

The  mystery  of  Thy  love  unknown. 

2  We  pray  Thee,  grant  us  strength  to  take 

Our  daily  cross,  whate'er  it  be. 

And  gladly  for  Thine  own  dear  sake 

In  paths  of  pain  to  follow  Thee. 

3  As  on  our  daily  way  we  go, 

Through  light  or  shade,  in  calm  or  strife, 
Oh  !  may  we  bear  Thy  marks  below 
In  conquered  sin  and  chastened  life. 

4  And  week  by  week  this  day  we  ask 

That  holy  memories  of  Thy  cross 
May  sanctify  each  common  task. 
And  turn  to  gain  each  earthly  loss. 

5  Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  our  cross  to  bear 

Till  at  Thy  feet  we  lay  it  down. 
Win  through  Thy  blood'  our  pardon  there, 
And  through  the  cross  attain  the  crown. 

Amen. 

Also  the  following : 

404  Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  almighty. 
360  Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God. 
359  Creator  of  mankind. 
444  Christ,  Whose  glory  fills  the  skies. 
664  My  Father,  for  another  night. 


EVENING. 


10 


10.6.10.6. 


1  0  brightness  of  the  immortal  Father's  face. 
Most  holy,  heavenly,  blest. 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  Whom  His  truth  and 
gi'aee 
Are  visibly  expressed  : 

8  The  sun  is  sinking  now,  and  one  by  one 
The  lamps  of  evening  shine: 
We  hymn  the  eternal  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Ghost  divine. 

3  Worthy  art  Thou  at  all  times  to  receive 
Our  hallowed  praises,  Lord : 
0  Son  of  God.  be  Thou,  in  Whom  we  live, 
Through  all  the  woi-ld  adored.     Amen. 
3 


DAILY   PRAYER— EVENING. 


11 


L.M. 


1  All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night. 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  ine,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thine  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done ; 
That  with  the  woi'ld,  myself,  and  Thee; 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  Jive,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close; 
Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie. 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest. 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  On,  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day. 
Forever  chase  dark  sleep  away. 
And  hymns  divine  with  angels  sing, 
AjI  praise  to  Thee,  eternal  King  ? 

7  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host : 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


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1 


7.7.7.5. 


Holy  Father,  cheer  our  way 
With  Thy  love's  perpetual  ray 
Grant  us  every  closing  day 
Light  at  evening-time. 


2  Holy  Saviour,  calm  our  fears 
When  earth's  brightness  disappears 
Grant  us  in  our  later  years 

Light  at  evening-time. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  be  Thou  nigh 
When  in  mortal  pains  we  lie ; 
Grant  us,  as  we  come  to  die. 

Light  at  evening-time. 

4  Holy,  blessed  Trinity, 
Darkness  is  not  dark  to  Thee : 
Those  Thou  keepest  always  see 

Light  at  evening-time. 
4 


13 


8.8.8.4. 


1  The  radiant  morn  hath  passed  away, 

And  spent  too  soon  her  golden  store ; 
The  shadows  of  departing  day 
Creep  on  once  more. 

2  Our  life  is  but  an  autumn  day. 

Its  glorious  noon  how  quickly  past ; 
Lead  us,  O  Christ,  Thou  living*  W^ay, 
Safe  home  at  last. 

3  Oh,  by  Thy  soul-inspiring  grace 

Uplift  our  hearts  to  realms  on  high  ; 
Help  us  to  look  to  that  bright  place 
Beyond  the  sky; 

4  Where  light,  and  life,  and  joy,  and  peace 

In  undivided  empii-e  reign, 
And  thronging  angels  never  cease 
Their  deathless  strain ; 

5 .  Where  saints  are  clothed  in  spotless  white. 
And  evening  shadows  never  fall. 
Where  Thou,  eternal  Light  of  Light, 
Art  Lord  of  all.     Amen. 


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L.M. 


1  Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near; 
Oh,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 

To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  weary  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live ; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurn'd  to-day  the  voice  divine. 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin  ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick  ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night. 

Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take. 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 

We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above.      Amen 


DAILY  PRAYER-EVENING. 


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10s. 


1  Abide  with  me:  fast  falls  the  eventide; 
The  darkness  deepens  ;  Lord,  with  me  abide: 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  oh,  abide  with  me. 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away, 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 

0  Thou  Who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

8  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour ; 
What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's 

power? 
Who,  like  Thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide 

with  me. 

4  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless: 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting  ?  where,  grave,  thy 

victory  ? 

1  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 

5  Hold  Thou  Thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes ; 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to 

the  skies ; 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain 

shadows  flee; 
In  life,  in  death,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

Amen. 


16 


L.M. 


1  At  even,  when  the  sun  did  set, 

The  sick,  0  Lord,  around  Thee  lay ; 
Oh,  in  what  divers  pains  they  met ! 
Oh,  with  what  joy  they  went  away ! 

2  Once  more  'tis  eventide,  and  we 

Oppressed  with  various  ills  draw  near; 
What  if  Thy  form  we  cannot  see  ? 
We  know  and  feel  that  Thou  art  here. 

3  O  Saviour,  Christ,  our  woes  dispel ; 

For  some  are  sick,  and  some  are  sad, 
And  some  have  never  loved  Thee  well, 
And  some  have  lost  the  love  they  had  ; 

4  And  some  are  pressed  with  worldly  care ; 

And  some  are  tried  with  sinful  doubt ; 
And  some  such  grievous  passions  tear 
That  only  Thou  canst  cast  them  out; 


5  And  some  have  found  the  world  is  vain. 

Yet  from  the  world  they  break  not  free ; 
And  some  have  friends  who  give  them  pain, 
Yet  have  not  sought  a  friend  in  Thee. 

6  And  none,  0  Lord,  have  perfect  rest, 

For  none  are  wholly  free  from  sin; 
And  they  who  fain  would  serve  Thee  best 
Are  conscious  most  of  wrong  within. 

7  0  Saviour,  Christ,  Thou  too  art  man; 

Thou  hast  been  troubled,  tempted,  tried; 
Thy  kind  but  searching  glance  can  scan 
The  very  wounds  that  shame  would  hide; 

8  Thy  touch  has  still  its  ancient  power; 

No  word  from  Thee  can  fruitless  fall; 
Hear,  in  this  solemn  evening  hour, 
And  in  Thy  mercy  heal  us  all.     Amen. 


17 


CM. 


1  The  shadows  of  the  evening  hours 

Fall  from  the  darkening  sky, 
Upon  the  fragrance  of  the  flowers 
The  dews  of  evening  lie ; 

2  Before  Thy  throne,  0  Lord  of  heaven, 

We  kneel  at  close  of  day ; 
Look  on  Thy  children  from  on  high. 
And  hear  us  while  we  pray. 

3  The  sorrows  of  Thy  servants,  Lord, 

0  do  not  Thou  despise, 
But  let  the  incense  of  our  prayers 
Before  Thy  mercy  rise. 

4  The  brightness  of  the  coming  night 

Upon  the  darkness  rolls ; 
With  hopes  of  future  glory  chase 
The  shadows  on  our  souls. 

5  Slowly  the  rays  of  daylight  fade; 

So  fade  within  our  hearts 
The  hopes  in  earthly  V  ^e  and  joy, 
That  one  by  one  depart; 

6  Slowly  the  bright  stars,  one  by  one, 

Within  the  heavens  shine: 
Give  us,  O  Lord,  fresh  hopes  in  heaven, 
And  trust  in  things  divine. 
5 


DAILY   PRAYER— EVENING. 


7  Let  peace,  O  Lord !  Thy  peace,  O  God ! 

Upon  our  souls  descend, 
From  midnight  fears,  and  perils,  Thou 
Our  trembling  hearts  defend : 

8  Give  us  a  respite  from  our  toil. 

Calm  and  subdue  our  woes; 
Through  the  long  day  we  labor.  Lord, 
O  give  us  now  repose.     Amen. 


18 


8s. 


1  Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go : 

Thy  word  into  our  minds  instil ; 
And  make  our  lukewarm  hearts  to  glow 

With  lowly  love  and  fei-vent  will. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light. 

2  The  day  is  gone,  its  hours  have  run. 

And  Thou  hast  taken  count  of  all, 
The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won, 

The  broken  vow,  the  frequent  fall. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light. 

3  Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  from  evil  ways 

True  absolution  and  release ; 
And  bless  us,  more  than  in  past  days. 

With  purity  and  inward  peace. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light. 

4  Labor  is  sweet,  for  Thoii  hast  toiled ; 

And  care  is  light,  for  Thou  hast  cared; 
Let  not  our  works  by  strife  be  soiled. 

Nor  by  deceit  our  hearts  ensnared. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light. 

5  For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad. 

The  sinful,  unto  Thee  we  call; 
0  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad ; 

Thou  art  our  Saviour,  and  our  all. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light. 
6 


6  Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us;  night  is  come; 
Through  night  and  darkness  near  us  be ; 
Good  angels  w?tch  about  our  home, 
And  we  are  one  day  nearer  Thee. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light.     Amen, 


19 


7s. 


1  Softly  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  Thee: 

2  Thou,  Whose  all-pervading  eye 

Naught  escapes,  without,  within. 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 
Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon,  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
Shall  for  ever  pass  away ; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free. 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  Thee: 

4  Thou,  Who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 

All  of  man's  infirmity; 
Then,  from  Thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye.     Amen. 


20  8. 

1  Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 

Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing; 
Thou  canst  save  and  Thou  canst  heal. 

2  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee ; 
Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 
Watchest  where  Thy  people  be. 

3  Though  destruction  walk  around  us. 

Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us  ; 
We  are  safe,  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertuke  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb. 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Olad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 


DAILY  PRAYER— EVENING. 


5  Father,  to  Thy  holy  keeping 

Humbly  we  ourselves  resign ; 
Saviour,  Who  hast  slept  our  sleeping, 
Make  our  slumbers  pure  as  Thine; 

6  Blessed  Spirit,  brooding  o'er  us, 

Chase  the  darkness  of  our  night, 
Till  the  perfect  day  before  us 
Breaks  in  everlasting  light.     Amen. 


21 


6.4.6.6. 


1  The  sun  is  sinking  fast, 

The  daylight  dies  ; 
Let  love  awake,  and  pay 
Her  evening  sacrifice. 

2  As  Christ  upon  the  cross 

His  head  inclined, 
And  to  his  Father's  hands 
His  parting  soul  resigned ; 

3  So  now  herself  my  soul 

Would  wholly  give 
Into  His  sacred  charge, 
In  Whom  all  spirits  live ; 

4  So  now  beneath  His  eye 

Would  calmly  rest. 
Without  a  wish  or  thought 
Abiding  m  the  breast ; 

5  Save  that  His  will  be  done, 

Whate'er  betide  ; 
Dead  to  herself,  and  dead 
In  Him  to  all  beside. 

6  Thus  would  I  live:  yet  now 

Not  I,  but  He, 
In  all  His  power  and  love, 
Henceforth  alive  in  me. 

7  One  sacred  Trinity, 

One  Lord  divine. 
May  I  be  ever  His, 
And  He  for  ever  mine.    Amen. 


22  7.6.7.6.8.8. 

1  The  day  is  past  and  over : 

All  thanks,  0  Lord,  to  Thee  : 
We  pray  Thee  that  offenceless 

The  hours  of  dai'k  may  be. 
0  Jesus,  keep  us  in  Thy  sight. 
And  save  us  through  the  coming  night. 


2  The  joys  of  day  are  over: 

We  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee  ; 
And  call  on  Thee  that  sinless 

The  hours  of  gloom  may  be. 
0  Jesus,  make  their  darkness  light. 
And  save  us  through  the  coming  night. 

3  The  toils  of  day  are  over  ; 

We  raise  the  hymn  to  Thee, 
And  ask  that  free  from  peril 

The  hours  of  fear  may  be : 
O  Jesus,  keep  us  in  Thy  sight. 
And  guard  us  through  the  coming  night. 


4  Be  thou  our  souls'  preserver, 
For  Thou  alone  dost  know 
How  many  are  the  perils 

Through  which  we  have  to  go. 
0  loving  Jesus,  hear  our  call, 
And  guard  and  save  us  from  them  all. 

Amen. 


23 


8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4. 


1  G-od,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven, 

Darkness  and  light  ; 
Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given. 

For  rest  the  night : 
May  Thine  angel-guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  us. 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us, 

This  livelong  night. 

2  Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping. 

And,  when  we  die, 
May  we  in  Thy  mighty  keeping. 

All  peaceful  lie : 
When  the  last  dread  trump  shall  wake  us, 
Do  not  Thou,  our  God,  forsake  us, 
But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us 

With  Thee  on  high.     Amen. 


24 


S.M. 


Our  day  of  praise  is  done ; 

The  evening  shadows  fall : 
But  pass  not  from  us  with  the  sun. 

True  Light  that  lightenest  all. 
7 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 


2  Around  the  throne  on  high. 

Where  night  can  never  be, 
The  white-robed  harpers  of  the  sky 
Bring  ceaseless  hymns  to  Thee. 

3  Too  faint  our  anthems  here  ; 

Too  soon  of  praise  we  tire : 
But  oh,  the  strains  how  full  and  clear 
Of  that  eternal  choir! 

4  Yet,  Lord,  to  Thy  dear  will 

If  Thou  attune  the  heart, 
We  in  Thine  angels'  music  still 
May  bear  our  lower  part. 

5  'Tis  Thine  each  soul  to  calm, 

Each  wayward  thought  reclaim, 
And  make  our  life  a  daily  psalm 
Of  glory  to  Thy  Name. 

6  A  little  while,  and  then 

Shall  come  the  glorious  end  ; 

And  songs  of  angels  and  of  men 

In  perfect  pi'aise  shall  blend. 


25 


lOs. 


The  day  is  gently  sinking  to  a  close. 
Fainter  and  yet    more  faint  the  sunlight 

glows: 
0  brightness  of  thy  Father's  glory,  Thou 
Eternal  Light  of  Light,  be  with  us  now : 
Where  Thou  art  present  darkness  cannot  be ; 
Midnight   is   glorious  noon,  0   Lord,   with 

Thee. 


2  Our  changeful  lives  are  ebbing  to  an  end; 
Onward  to  darkness  and  to  death  we  tend : 
O  conqueror  of  the  grave,  be  Thou  our  guide, 
Be  Thou  our  light  in  death's  dark  eventide ; 
Then  in  our  mortal  hour  will  be  no  gloom. 
No  sting  in  death,  no  terror  in  the  tomb. 

3  Thou,  Who  in  darkness  walking  didst  appear 
Upon  the  waves,  and  Thy  disciples  cheer, 
Come,  Lord,  in  lonesome  days,  when  storms 

assail. 
And  earthly  hopes  and  human  succors  fail : 
When  all  is  dark  may  we  behold  Thee  nigh. 
And  hear  Thy  voice — "  Pear  not,  for  it  is  I." 


4  The  weary  world  is  mouldering  to  decay, 
Its  glories  wane,  its  pageants  fade  away ; 
In  that  last  sunset  when  the  stars  shall  fall, 
May  we  arise  awakened  by  Thy  call, 
With  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  ever  to  abide 
In  that  blest  day  which  has  no  eventide. 

Amen. 


26 


6.5. 


1  Now  the  day  is  over. 

Night  is  drawing  nigh  ; 
Shadows  of  the  evening 
Steal  across  the  sky ; 

2  Jesus,  grant  the  weary 

Calm  and  sweet  repose; 
With  Thy  tenderest  blessing 
May  our  eyelids  close. 

3  Grant  to  little  children 

Visions  bright  of  Thee; 
Guard  the  sailors  tossing 
On  the  deep,  olue  sea. 

4  Comfort  every  sufferer 

Watching  late  in  pain  ; 
Those  who  plan  some  evil 
From  their  sins  restrain. 

5  Through  the  long  night-watches 

May  Thine  angels  spread 

Their  white  wings  above  me, 

Watching  round  my  bed. 

6  When  the  morning  wakens, 

Then  may  I  arise 
Pure,  and  fresh,  and  sinless 
In  Thy  holy  eyes.     Amen. 

Also  the  following  : 

667  Tarry  with  me,  0  my  Saviour. 

668  Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer. 

669  Great  God,  to  Thee,  my  evening  song. 


^[]c  £  orb's  Dati. 


37 


7s. 


1  On  this  day,  the  first  of  days, 
God  the  Father's  Name  we  praise ; 
Who,  creation's  Lord  and  Spring, 
Did  the  world  from  darkness  bring. 


I 


THE  LORD'S   DAY, 


2  On  this  day  the  eternal  Son 
Over  death  His  triumph  won  ; 
On  this  day  the  Spirit  came 
With  His  gifts  of  living  flame. 

3  Oh  that  fervent  love  to-day 
May  in  every  heart  have  sway, 
Teaching  us  to  praise  aright 
God,  the  source  of  life  and  light. 

4  Father,  Who  didst  fashion  me 
Image  of  Thyself  to  be, 

FiU  me  with  Thy  love  divine, 
Let  my  every  thought  be  Thine. 

5  Holy  Jesus,  may  I  be 

Dead  and  buried  here  with  Thee  ; 
And,  by  love  inflamed,  arise 
Unto  Thee  a  sacrifice. 

6  Thou,  Who  dost  all  gifts  impart. 
Shine,  sweet  Spirit,  in  my  heart ; 
Best  of  gifts,  Thyself  bestow ; 
Make  rae  bum  Thy  love  to  know. 

7  God,  the  blessed  Three  in  One, 
Dwell  within  my  heart  alone  ; 
Thou  dost  give  Thyself  to  me  ; 
May  I  give  myself  to  Thee.     Amen. 


28 


L.M. 


1  This  day,  by  Thy  creative  word 

First  o'er  the  earth  the  light  was  poured  ; 
0  Lord,  this  day  upon  us  shine, 
And  fill  our  souls  with  light  divine. 

2  This  day  the  Lord,  for  sinners  slain. 
In  might  victorious  rose  again  ; 

O  Jesus,  may  we  raised  be 
From  death  of  sin  to  life  in  Thee. 

3  This  day  the  Holy  Spirit  came. 
With  fiery  tongues  of  cloven  flame  ; 
0  Spirit,  fill  our  hearts  this  day 
With  grace  to  hear,  and  grace  to  pray. 

4  0  day  of  light  and  life  and  grace. 
From  earthly  toils  sweet  resting-place! 
Thy  hallowed  hours,  best  gift  of  love, 
We  give  again  to  God  above. 


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Us. 


1  As  Thou  didst  rest,  0  Father,  o'er  nature's 

finished  birth, 

As  Thou  didst  in  Thy  work  rejoice,  and  bless 
the  new-born  earth. 

So  give  us  now  th?t  Sabbath-rest,  which 
makes  Thy  children  free, 

Free  for  the  work  of  love  to  man,  of  thank- 
fulness to  Thee. 

2  But  in  Thy  worship,  Father,  O  lift  our  souls 

above. 
By  holy  word,  by  prayer  and  hymn,  by  eu- 

charistic  love ; 
Till  e'en  the  dull  cold  work  of  earth,  the 

earth  which  Christ  hath  trod. 
Shall  be  itself  a  silent  prayer,  to  raise  us  up 

to  God. 

3  So  lead  us  on  to  heaven,  where  in  Thy  pres- 

ence blest, 
"  The  wicked  cease  from  troubling,  and  the 

weary  are  at  rest ; " 
Where  faith  is  lost  in  vision,  where  love  hath 

no  alloy, 
And  through  eternity  there  flows  the  defep- 

ening  stream  of  joy. 

4  To  Thee,  Who  giv'st  us  freedom,  our  Father 

and  our  King ; 

To  Thee,  the  risen  Lord  of  life,  our  ran- 
somed spirits  sing  ; 

Thou  fiU'st  the  Church  in  earth  and  heaven, 
0  Holy  Ghost ,— to  Thee 

In  warfare's  toil,  in  victory's  rest,  eternal 
glory  be.     Amen. 


30 


L.M. 


1  Thou  glorious  Sun  of  Righteousness, 

On  this  day  risen  to  set  no  more. 
Shine  on  us  now  to  heal  and  bless. 
With  brighter  beams  than  e'er  before. 

2  Shine  on  Thy  work  of  grace  within. 

On  each  celestial  blossom  there  : 
Destroy  each  bitter  root  of  sin, 
And  make  Thy  garden  fresh  and  fair. 

3  Shine  on  Thy  pure,  eternal  word. 

Its  mysteries  to  our  souls  reveal ; 
And  whether  read,  remembered,  heard, 
0  let  it  quicken,  strengthen,  heal. 
9 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 


4  Shine  on  the  temples  of  Thy  grace : 
Thj'  priests  in  righteousness  be  clad 
Unveil  the  brightness  of  Thy  face  ; 
And  make  Ihy  chosen  people  glad. 


5  Shine  on  all  those  for  whom  we  mourn, 
Who  know  not  yet  Thy  healing  ray  : 
Quicken  their  souls  and  bid  them  turn 
To  Thee,  "the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way. 


6  Shine,  till  Thy  glorious  beams  shall  chase 
The  blinding  film  from  every  eye  ; 
Till  every  eartnly  dwelling-place 
Shall  hail  the  Dayspring  from  on  high. 


7  Shine  on,  shine  on,  eternal  Sun  I 
Pour  richer  floods  of  life  and  light, 
Till  that  bright  Sabbath  be  begun — 
That  glorious  day  which  knows  no  night. 


31 

1 


7.6. 


0  day  of  rest  and  gladness, 
0  day  of  joy  and  light, 

0  balm  of  care  and  sadness, 
Most  beautiful,  most  bright  ; 

On  thee,  the  high  and  lowly, 
Through  ages  joined  in  tune, 

Sing,  holy,  holy,  holy. 
To  the  great  God  Triune. 


2  On  thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  its  birth  ; 
On  thee  for  our  salvation 
Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth  ; 

On  thee  our  Lord  victorious 
The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven  ; 

And  thus  on  thee  most  glorious 
A  triple  light  was  given . 

3  Thou  art  a  port  protected 

From  storms  that  round  us  rise  ; 
A  garden  intersected 
With  streams  of  Paradise  ; 

Thou  art  a  cooling  fountain 
In  life's  dry,  dreary  sand  ; 

From  thee,  like  Pisgah's  mountain, 
We  view  our  promised  land. 
10 


4  To-day  on  weary  nations 

The  heavenly  manna  falls  : 
To  holy  convocations 
The  silver  trumpet  calls  ; 

Where  gospel  light  is  glowing 
With  pure  and  radiant  beams  : 

And  living  water  flowing 
With  soid-refreshing  streams. 

5  New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  this  our  day  of  rest, 
We  reach  the  rest  remaining 
To  spirits  of  the  blest  ; 

To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises. 

To 'Father,  and  to  Son  ; 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  Thee,  blest  Three  in  One.     Amen. 


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CM. 


1  With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day, 

Which  God  hath  called  His  own  ; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey. 
To  worship  at  His  throne. 

2  Thy  chosen  temple,  Lord,  how  fair! 

As  here  Thy  servants  throng 
To  breathe  the  humble,  fervent  prayer, 
And  pour  the  grateful  song. 

3  Spirit  of  grace !     Oh  deign  to  dwell 

Within  Thy  Church  below  : 
Make  her  in  hob'ness  excel. 
With  pure  devotion  glow. 

4  Let  peace  within  her  walls  be  found  ; 

Let  all  her  sons  unite. 
To  spread  with  holy  zeal  around 
Her  clear  and  shining  light. 

5  Great  God,  we  hail  the  sacred  day 

Which  Thou  hast  called  Thine  "own  : 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  Thy  throne. 


33 


S.M, 


Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest. 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ; 

Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 


2  The  King  Himself  comes  near 

And  feasts  His  saints  to-day; 
Here  may  we  seek  and  see  Him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  of  prayer  and  praise 

His  sacred  courts  within, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  wait  to  hail  the  brighter  day 
Of  everlasting  bliss. 


34 


S.M. 


1  This  is  the  day  of  light: 

Let  there  be  light  to-day ; 
0  Day-spring,  rise  upon  our  night. 
And  chase  its  gloom  away. 

2  This  is  the  day  of  rest: 

Our  failing  strength  renew  ; 
On  weary  brain  and  troubled  breast 
Shed  Thou  Thy  freshening  dew. 

3  This  is  the  day  of  peace : 

Thy  peace  our  spirits  fill  ; 
Bid  Thou  the  blasts  of  discord  cease, 
The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 

4  This  is  the  day  of  prayer : 

Let  earth  to  heaven  draw  near  : 
Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  Thee  there  ; 
Come  down  to  meet  us  here. 

5  This  is  the  first  of  days  : 

Send  forth  Thy  quickening  breath. 
And  wake  dead  souls  to  love  and  praise, 
0  vanquisher  of  death!     Amen. 


35 


CM. 


1  And  now  the  wants  are  told,  that  brought 

Thy  children  to  Thy  knee ; 
Here  lingering  still,  we  ask  for  naught. 
But  simply  worship  Tliee. 

2  The  hope  of  heaven's  eternal  days 

Absorbs  not  all  the  heart 
That  gives  Thee  glory,  love,  and  praise, 
For  being  what  Thou  art. 


3  For  Thou  art  God,  the  one,  the  same, 

O'er  all  things  high  and  bright  ; 
And  round  us,  when  we  speak  Thy  name. 
There  spreads  a  heaven  of  light. 

4  0  wondrous  peace,  in  thought  to  dwell 

On  excellence  divine  ; 
To  know  that  naught  in  man  can  tell 
How  fair  Thy  beauties  shine. 

5  0  Thou,  above  all  blessing  blest. 

O'er  thanks  exalted  far, 

Thy  very  greatness  is  a  rest 

To  mortals  as  we  are  ; 

6  For  when  we  feel  the  praise  of  Thee 

A  task  beyond  our  powers. 
We  say,  ' '  A  perfect  God  is  He, 
And  He  is  fully  ours." 


36 


10s. 


1  Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name  we  raise 
With  one  accord  our  parting  hyran  of  praise; 
Once  more  we  bless  Thee  ere  our  worship 

cease, 
Then,   lowly  kneeling,  wait   Thy  word  of 
peace. 

2  Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way; 
With  Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall  end  the 

day ; 
Guard  Thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the  hearts 

from  shame. 
That  in  this  house  have  called  upon  Thy 

Name. 

3  Grant  us  Thy  peace.  Lord,  thro'  the  coming 

night. 
Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness  into  light ; 
From  harm  and  danger  keep  Thy  children 

free. 
For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to  Thee. 

4  Grant  us  Thy  peace  throughout  our  earthly 

life. 
Our  balm  in  sorrow,  and  our  stay  in  strife; 
Then,  when  Thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict 

cease. 
Call  us,  0  Lord,  to  Thine  eternal  peace. 

Amen, 
11 


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37 

1 


L.M. 


Almighty  Father,  bless  the  word, 

Whicli   through   Thy  grace   we   now   have 

heard  : 
0  may  the  precious  seed  take  root, 
Spring  up,  and  bear  abundant  fruit. 

2  We  praise  Thee  for  the  means  of  grace. 
Thus  in  Thy  courts  to  seek  Thy  face  : 
Grant,  Lord,  that  we  who  worship  here 
May  all,  at  last,  in  heaven  appear. 

Amen. 


88 


8.7.8.7.4.7. 


1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each.  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace: 

0  refresh  us, 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 

For  Thy  gospel's  joyful  sound : 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 

Ever  faithful 
To  the  truth  may  we  be  found. 

3  So  that  when  Thy  love  shall  call  us, 

Saviour,  from  the  world  away, 
Fear  of  death  shall  not  appal  us. 
Glad  Thy  summons  to  obey. 

May  we  ever 
Reign  with  Thee  in  endless  day. 

Amen. 
Also  the  following: 
497  Lord  of  the  worlds  above. 

11.    ®I)e  Cliristian  ^tax. 

ADVENT. 


39 


6.5. 


Hark !  the  voice  eternal, 

Robed  in  majesty, 
Calling  into  being 

Earth  and  sea  and  sky ; 
Hark!  in  countless  numbei's 

All  tlie  angel-throng 
Hail  creation's  morning 
With  one  burst  of  song. 
High  in  regal  glory, 
'Mid  eternal  light. 
Reign,  0  King  iumaortal, 
Holy,  infinite. 
12 


2  Bright  the  world  and  glorious, 

Calm  both  earth  and  sea. 
Noble  in  its  grandeur 
Stood  man's  purity; 
Came  the  great  transgression, 

Came  the  saddening  fall. 
Death  and  desolation 
Breathing  over  all. 
Still  in  regal  glory, 

'Mid  eternal  light. 
Reigned  the  King  immortal. 
Holy,  infinite. 

3  Long  the  nations  waited, 

Through  the  troubled  night. 
Looking,  longing,  yearning 

For  the  promised  light. 
Prophets  saw  the  morning 

Breaking  far  away, 
Minstrels  sang  the  splendor 
Of  that  opening  day. 
Whilst  in  regal  glory, 

'Mid  eternal  light, 
Reigned  the  King  immortal, 
Holy,  infinite. 

4  Brightly  dawned  the  Advent 

Of  the  new-born  King, 
Joyously  the  watchers 

Heard  the  angels  sing. 
Sadly  closed  the  evening 

Of  His  hallowed  life. 
As  the  noontide  darkness 
Veiled  the  last  dread  strife. 
Lo!  again  in  glory, 

'Mid  eternal  light. 
Reigns  the  King  immortal. 
Holy,  infinite. 

5  Lo!  again  He  cometh, 

Robed  in  clouds  of  light. 
As  the  Judge  eternal. 

Armed  with  power  and  might. 
Nations  to  His  footstool 

Gathei-ed  t  hen  shall  be ; 
Earth  shall  yield  her  treasures. 
And  her  dead,  the  sea. 
Till  the  trumpet  soundeth, 

'Mid  eternal  light 
Reign,  Thou  King  immortal, 
Holy,  infinite. 

6  Jesus!  Lord  and  Master, 

Prophet.  Priest  and  King, 
To  Tliy  feet  triumphant 
Hallowed  praise  we  bring. 


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Thine  the  pain  and  weeping, 

Thine  the  victory ; 
Power,  and  praise,  and  honor, 
Be,  0  Lord,  to  Thee. 
High  in  regal  glory, 
'Mid  eternal  light, 
Reign,  0  King  immortal, 
Holy,  infinite.     Amen. 

[This  hymn  may  be  sung  with  or  without  the  refrain, 
as  a  Processional  or  not,  as  desired.] 


40  8.7. 

1  Hark!  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding  ; 

"Christ  is  nigh,"  it  seems  to  say; 
"  Cast  away  the  dreams  of  darkness, 
0  ye  children  of  the  day !  " 

2  Wakened  by  the  solemn  warning, 

Let  the  earth-bound  soul  arise  ; 

Christ,  her  Sun,  all  ill  dispelling, 

Shines  upon  the  morning  skies. 

3  Lo!  the  Lamb,  so  long  expected. 

Comes  with  pardon  down  from  heaven ; 
Let  us  haste,  with  tears  of  sorrow, 
One  and  all  to  be  forgiven  ; 

4  That  when  next  He  comes  with  glory, 

And  the  world  is  wrapped  in  fear, 
With  His  mercy  He  may  shield  us, 
And  with  words  of  love  draw  near. 


41  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  Lo,  He  comes  with  clouds  descending, 

Once  for  our  salvation  slain  ; 
Thousand  angel-hosts  attending 
Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train : 

Alleluia ! 
Christ,  the  Lord,  returns  to  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty  ; 
Those  who  set  at  naught  and  sold  Him, 
Pierced,  and  nailed  Him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing. 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3  Now  redemption,  long  expected. 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear: 
All  His  saints,  by  men  rejected, 
Now  shall  meet  Hira  in  the  air; 

Alleluia! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 


4  Yea,  Amen ;  let  all  adore  1  hee. 
High  on  Thine  eternal  throne  ; 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory  ; 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  Thine  own : 

Alleluia ! 
Thou  shalt  reign,  and  Thou  alone. 

Amen. 


42  8s. 

1  Come,  quickly  come,  dread  Judge  of  all  ; 

For,  awful  though  Thine  Advent  be. 
All  shadows  from  the  truth  will  fall. 

And  falsehood  die,  in  sight  of  Thee  : 
Come,  quickly  come  :  for  doubt  and  fear 
Like  clouds  dissolve  when  Thou  art  near. 

2  Come,  quickly  come,  great  King  of  all  ; 

Reign  all  around  us,  and  within  ; 
Let  sin  no  more  our  semis  enthral, 

Let  pain  and  sorrow  die  with  sin  ; 
Come,  quickly  come :  for  Thou  alone 
Canst  make  Thy  scattered  people  one. 

3  Come,  quickly  come,  true  Life  of  all ; 

The  curse  of  death  is  on  the  ground ; 
On  every  home  his  shadows  fall. 

On  every  heart  his  mark  is  found  : 
Come,  quickly  come:  for  grief  and  pain 
Can  never  cloud  Thy  glorious  reign. 

4  Come,  quickly  come,  sure  Light  of  all. 

For  gloomy  night  broods  o'er  our  way ; 
And  fainting  souls  begin  to  fall 

With  weary  watching  for  the  day: 
Come,  quickly  come:  for  round  Thy  throne 
No  eye  is  blind,  no  night  is  known.     Amen. 


43  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear! 

The  end  of  things  created! 
The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear 

On  clouds  of  gloiy  seated ! 
The  trumpet  sounds  ;  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before  ; 

Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  Him ! 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies. 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding: 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay. 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him 
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THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR— ADVENT. 


3  But  sinners,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  His  wrath  prevailing  ; 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  lind  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing: 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone  ; 
Trembling,  they  stand  before  the  throne. 

All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 

4  Great  God.  to  Thee  my  spirit  clings. 

Thy  boundless  love  declaring  , 
One  wondrous  sight  my  comfort  brings, — 

The  Judge  my  nature  wearing. 
Beneath  His  cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Him. 


44  8s. 

1  Day  of  wrath!  oh  day  of  mourning! 
See  fulfilled  the  prophets"  warning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning! 

2  Oh,  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth. 
When  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth, 
On  whose  sentence  all  dependeth. 

3  Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  flingeth  ; 
Through  earth's  sepulchers  it  ringeth  ; 
All  before  the  throne  it  bringeth. 

4  Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking, 
All  creation  is  awaking, 

To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 

5  Lo !  the  book  exactly  worded. 
Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded: 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 

6  When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth. 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth. 
Nothing  unavenged  remaineth. 

7  W^hat  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading? 
Who  for  me  be  interceding. 

When  the  just  are  mercy  needing? 

8  King  of  majesty  tremendous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us. 
Fount  of  pity!  then  befriend  us! 

9  Think,  good  Jesus,  my  salvation 
Cost  Thy  wondrous  incarnation; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation ! 

14 


10  Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
Ou  the  cross  of  suffering  bought  me. 
Shall  such  grace  be  vainly  brought  me  ? 

11  Righteous  Judge !  for  sin's  pollution 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution. 

Ere  that  day  of  retribution. 

12  Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning. 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning; 
Spare,  0  God,  Thy  suppliant  groaning 

13  Thou  the  sinful  woman  saved'st; 
Thou  the  dying  thief  forgavest; 
And  to  me  a  hope  vouchsafest. 

14  Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing, 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying. 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying ! 

15  With  Thy  favored  sheep  0  place  me! 
Nor  among  the  goats  abase  me ; 

But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 

16  While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doomed  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded. 
Call  me,  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 

17  Bow  my  heart  in  meek  submission, 
Strewn  with  ashes  of  contrition; 
Help  me  in  my  lost  condition. 

18  Day  of  sorrows,  day  of  weeping, 
When,  in  dust  no  longer  sleeping, 
Man  awakes  in  Thy  dread  keeping! 

19  To  the  rest  Thou  didst  prepare  him. 
By  Thy  cross,  0  Christ,  upbear  him ; 
Spare,  0  God,  in  mercy  spare  him. 

Lord,  all-pitying,  Jesus  blest, 
Grant  us  Thine  eternal  rest.     Amen. 


45 


L.M. 


1  On  Jordan's  bank  the  Baptist's  cry 
Announces  that  the  Lord  is  nigh; 
Awake,  and  hearken,  for  he  brings 
Glad  tidings  of  the  King  of  kings. 

2  Then  cleansed  be  every  Christian  breast. 
And  furnished  for  so  great  a  guest ; 
Yea,  let  us  each  our  hearts  prepare 

For  Christ  to  come  and  enter  there. 


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THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR— ADVENT. 


3  For  Thou  art  our  salvation,  Lord, 
Our  refuge  and  our  great  reward; 
Without  Thy  grace  we  waste  away, 
Like  flowers  that  wither  and  decay. 

4  To  heal  the  sick  stretch  out  Thine  hand, 
And  bid  the  fallen  sinner  stand ; 

Shine  forth,  and  let  Thy  light  restore 
Earth's  own  true  loveliness  once  more. 

5  All  praise,  eternal  Son,  to  Thee, 
Whose  Advent  doth  Thy  people  free ; 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore, 

And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore.      Amen. 


46 


7.6. 


1  Rejoice,  rejoice,  believers! 

And  let  your  lights  appear; 
The  evening  is  advancing, 
And  darker  night  is  near. 

The  Bridegroom  is  arising, 
And  soon  He  will  draw  nigh  ; 

Up!  pray,  and  watch,  and  wrestle! 
At  midnight  comes  the  cry. 

2  See  that  your  lamps  are  burning; 

Replenish  them  with  oil; 

Look  now  for  your  salvation. 

The  end  of  sin  and  toil. 

The  watchers  on  the  mountain 
Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near. 

Go  meet  Him  as  He  eometh, 
With  alleluias  clear. 

3  0  wise  and  holy  virgins. 

Now  raise  your  voices  higher, 
Till,  in  your  jubilations 
Ye  meet  the  angel  choir. 

The  marriage-feast  is  waiting. 
The  gates  wide  open  stand  ; 

Up,  up,  ye  heirs  of  glory ! 
The  13ridegroom  is  at  hand. 

4  Our  hope  and  expectation, 

0  Jesus,  now  appear  ; 
Arise,  thou  Sun  so  longed  for, 
O'er  this  benighted  sphere! 

With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted. 
We  plead,  O  Lord,  to  see 

The  day  of  earth's  redemption, 
And  ever  be  with  Thee!     Amen. 


47  8.  r.  8. 7. 4. 7. 

1  Christ  is  coming!  let  creation 

From  her  groans  and  travail  cease; 
Let  the  glorious  proclamation 

Hope  restore  and  faith  increase: 
Christ  is  coming! 
Come,  Thou  blessed  Prince  of  Peace. 

2  Earth  can  now  but  tell  the  story 

Of  Thy  bitter  cross  and  pain  • 
She  shall  yet  behold  Thy  glory. 

When  Thou  com  est  back  to  reign: 
Christ  is  coming! 
Let  each  heart  repeat  the  strain. 

3  Long  Thine  exiles  have  been  pining, 

Far  from  rest,  and  home,  and  Thee  ; 
But  in  heavenly  vestures  shining, 
Soon  they  shall  Thy  glory  see : 

Christ  is  coming! 
Haste  the  joyous  jubilee. 

4  With  that  blessed  hope  before  us. 

Let  no  harp  remain  unstrung  ; 
Let  the  mighty  Advent-chorus 

Onward  roll  from  tongue  to  tongue : 

Christ  is  coming! 
Yea,  Lord  Jesus,  quickly  come ! 


48  8s. 

1  0  come,  0  come,  Emmanuel, 
And  ransom  captive  Israel ; 
That  mourns  in  lonely  exile  here. 
Until  the  Son  of  God  appear. 

Rejoice!  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel ! 

2  0  come.  Thou  Rod  of  Jesse,  free 
Thine  own  from  Satan's  tyranny; 
Fi'om  depths  of  hell  Thy  people  save, 
And  give  them  victory  o'er  the  grave. 

Rejoice!  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel ! 

8  0  come.  Thou  Day  spring,  come  and  cheer 
Our  spirits  by  Thine  Advent  here ; 
Disperse  the  gloomy  clouds  of  night. 
And  death's  dark  shadows  put  to  flight. 
Rejoice!  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel  i 
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THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR— ADVENT. 


0  come,  Thou  Key  of  David,  come, 
And  open  wide  our  heavenly  home  ; 
Make  safe  the  way  that  leads  on  high, 
And  close  the  path  to  misery. 
Rejoice!  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel! 

0  come,  0  come.  Thou  Lord  of  might! 
Who  to  Thy  tribes,  on  Sinai's  height. 
In  ancient  times  didst  give  the  law, 
In  cloud,  and  majesty,  and  awe. 
Rejoice!  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel ! 


49 


S.M. 


1  Come,  Lord,  and  tarry  not ! 

Bring  the  long-looked-for  day! 
Oh,  why  these  years  of  waiting  here, 
These  ages  of  delay  ? 

2  Come,  for  Thy  saints  still  wait ; 

Daily  ascends  their  sigh  ; 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say.  Come ! 
Dost  thou  not  hear  the  cry? 

3  Come,  for  creation  groans. 

Impatient  of  Thy  stay, 
Worn  out  with  these  long  years  of  ill, 
These  ages  of  delay. 

4  Come,  and  make  all  things  new, 

Build  up  this  ruined  earth. 
Restore  our  faded  paradise, — 
Creation's  second  birth. 

5  Come,  and  begin  Thy  reign 

Of  everlasting  peace  ; 
Come,  take  the  kingdom  to  Thyself, 
Great  King  of  Righteousness!    Amen. 


50  6.6.8.6.6.6.8.6.G. 

1      The  Church  has  waited  long 
Her  absent  Lord  to  see  ; 
And  still  in  loneliness  she  waits  ; — 
A  friendless  stranger  she. 
Age  after  age  has  gone, 
Sun  after  sun  has  set. 
And  still  in  garb  of  widowhood 
She  weeps  a  mourner  yet. 

Come,  then.  Lord  Jesus,  come  ! 

16 


Saint  after  saint  on  earth 

Has  lived,  and  loved,  and  died; 
And  as  they  left  us  one  by  one, 

We  laid  them  side  by  side  ; 

We  laid  them  down  to  sleep, 

But  not  in  hope  forlorn  ; 
We  laid  them  but  to  rest,  and  wake 

Upon  the  glorious  morn. 

Come,  then,  Lord  Jesus,  come  I 

We  long  to  hear  Thy  voice, 

To  see  Thee  face  to  face. 
To  share  Thy  crown  and  glory  then, 

As  now  we  share  Thy  grace. 

Should  not  the  loving  Bride 

The  absent  Bridegroom  mourn? 
Should  she  not  wear  the  signs  of  grief, 

Until  her  Lord  return? 

Come,  then,  Lord  Jesus,  come! 

The  whole  creation  groans. 
And  waits  to  hear  that  voice, 

That  shall  restore  her  comeliness, 
And  make  her  wastes  i-ejoice. 
Come,  Lord,  and  wipe  away 
The  curse,  the  sin,  the  stain, 

And  make  this  blighted  world  of  ours 
Thine  own  fair  world  again. 

Come,  then,  Lord  Jesus,  come! 
Amen. 


51  CM. 

1  Hark!  the  glad  sound!  the  Saviour  comes, 
The  Saviour  promised  long  : 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

3  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release 
In  Satan's  bondage  held  : 
The  gates  of  brass  befoi-e  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

3  He  comes  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray. 
And  on  the  eyes  oppressed  with  night 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

4  He  comes  the  broken  heart  to  bind. 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure : 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR— CHRISTMAS. 


5  Our  glad  hosaunas.  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim: 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  Name. 


52  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  O'er  the  distant  mountains  breaking 

Comes  the  reddening  dawn  of  day  ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  from  sleep  awaking, 

Rise,  and  sing,  and  watch,  and  pray ; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour, 
On  His  bright  returning  way. 

2  O  Thou  long-expected !  weary 

Waits  my  anxious  soul  for  Thee, 
Life  is  dark,  and  earth  is  dreary, 

Where  Thy  light  I  do  not  see  ; 
0  my  Saviour, 
When  wilt  Thou  return  to  me? 

3  Nearer  is  my  soul's  salvation, 

Spent  the  night,  the  day  at  hand  ; 
Keep  me  in  my  lowly  station. 

Watching  for  Thee,  till  I  stand, 
O  my  Saviour, 
In  Thy  bright,  Thy  promised  land. 

4  With  my  lamp  well  trimmed  and  burning. 

Swift  to  hear  and  slow  to  roam. 
Watching  for  Thy  glad  returning 
To  restore  me  to  ray  home. 
Come  my  Saviour, 
Thou  hast  promised:  quickly  come. 

Amen. 
Also  the  following: 

423  The  world  is  very  evil. 

424  Brief  life  is  here  our  portion. 
442  0  heavenly  Word,  eternal  Light. 
363  Jesus  came, — the  heavens  adoring. 
^6S  Jesus,  Life  of  those  who  die. 

362  Thou  art  coming,  O  my  Saviour. 


God  of  God, 

Light  of  Light, 
Lo !  He  abhors  not  the  Virgin's  womb ; 

Very  God, 

Begotten,  not  created : 
0  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  etc. 

Sing,  choirs  of  angels, 

Sing,  in  exultation. 
Sing,  all  ye  citizens  of  heaven  above. 

Glory  to  God 

In  the  highest  ; 
0  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  etc. 

Yea,  Lord,  we  greet  Thee, 

Born  this  happy  morning  ; 
Jesus,  to  Thee  be  glory  given  ; 

Word  of  the  Father, 

Now  in  flesh  ajipearing  ; 

O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 

0  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
0  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the  Lord. 


54 


7s. 


CHRISTMAS. 


53 


P.M. 


1       O  come,  all  ye  faithful, 
Joyful  and  triumphant ; 
0  come  ye,  O  come  ye,  to  Bethlehem  ; 
Come  and  behold  Him 
Born,  the  King  of  angels: 
0  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
0  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
0  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the  Lord. 
2 


1  Hark !  the  herald  angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King ; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled! 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise. 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 
W^ith  the  angelic  host  proclaim, 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem ! 

3  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored; 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord ; 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
Offspring  of  the  Virgin's  womb: 

4  Veiled  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see ; 
Hail  the  incarnate  Deity, 
Pleased  as  man  with  men  to  dwell ; 
Jesus,  our  Emmanuel! 

5  Hail,  the  heavenly  Prince  of  Peace! 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings. 

6  Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die. 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth. 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

17 


THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR— CHRISTMAS. 


55  7s. 

1  Sing,  oh,  sing,  this  blessed  morn. 
Unto  us  a  Child  is  born, 

Unto  us  a  Son  is  given, 

God  Himself  comes  down  from  heaven; 
Sing,  oh,  sing,  this  blessed  morn, 
Jesus  Christ  to-day  is  born. 

2  God  of  God,  and  Light  of  Light, 
Comes  with  mercies  infinite, 
Joining  in  a  wondrous  plan 
Heaven  to  earth,  and  God  to  man. 

Sing,  oh,  sing,  etc. 

3  God  with  us,  Emmanuel, 
Deigns  for  ever  now  to  dwell ; 
He  on  Adam's  fallen  race 
Sheds  the  fulness  of  His  grace. 

Sing,  oh,  sing,  etc. 

4  God  comes  down  that  man  may  rise. 
Lifted  by  Him  to  the  skies ; 
Christ  is  Son  of  Man  that  we 

Sons  of  God  in  Him  may  be. 
Sing,  oh,  sing,  etc. 

5  Oh,  renew  us.  Lord,  we  pray, 
With  Thy  Spirit  day  by  day. 
That  we  ever  one  may  be 
With  the  Father  and  with  Thee. 

Sing,  oh,  sing,  etc. 

56  8.7.8.7.8.7.7. 

1  Ol  the  Father  sole-begotten. 

Ere  the  worlds  began  to'be, 
He  the  Alpha  and  Omega, 

He  the  source,  the  ending  He, 
Of  the  things  that  are,  that  have  been, 

And  that  future  years  shall  see. 
Evermore  and  evermore! 

2  0  that  ever-blessed  birthday, 

When  the  Virgin,  full  of  grace, 
By  the  Holy  Ghost  conceiving. 

Bare  the  Saviour  of  our  race ; 
And  that  Child,  the  world's  Redeemer, 

First  displayed  His  sacred  face, 
Evermore  and  evermore ! 

3  Praise  Him,  0  ye  heaven  of  heavens! 

Praise  Him,  angels  in  the  height! 
Every  power  and  every  virtue 

Sing  the  praise  of  God  aright : 
Let  no  tongue  of  man  be  silent, 
Let  each  heart  and  voice  unite, 
Evermore  and  evermore ! 
18  . 


4  Thee  let  age,  and  Thee  let  manhood. 

Thee  let  choirs  of  infants  sing; 
Thee  the  matrons  and  the  virgins, 

And  the  children  answering: 
Let  their  guileless  song  re-echo, 

And  their  heart  its  praises  bring, 
Evermore  and  evermore ! 

5  Laud  and  honor  to  the  Father! 

Laud  and  honor  to  the  Son ! 
Laud  and  honor  to  the  Spirit ! 

Ever  Three  and  ever  One : 
Consubstantial,  co-eternal. 

While  unending  ages  run, 
Evermore  and  evermore!     Amen. 


57 


CM.. 

flocks   bv 


1  While   shepherds  watched   their 

night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down. 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "Fear  not,"  said  he.  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind  ; 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you,  and  all  mankind. 

3  "To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign; 

4  "  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  displayed. 
All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands. 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph ;  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Addressed  their  Joyful  song: 

6  "All  glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 
Good-will  henceforth  from  heaven  to  men 
Begin,  and  never  cease."    Amen. 

58  P.M. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing: 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  king; 
1  Sion,  the  marvelous  story  be  telling. 

The  Son  of  the  Highest,  how  lowlv  His 
birth ! 
The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excelling. 
He  stoops  to  redeem  thee.  He  reigns  upon 
earth : 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  etc. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR— CHRISTMAS. 


2  Tell  how  He  cometh ;  from  nation  to  nation 

The  heart-eheering  news  let  the  earth  echo 

round : 
How  free  to  the  faithful  He  offers  salvation. 
How  His  people  with  joy  everlasting  are 

crowned  : 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  etc. 

3  Mortals,  your  homage  be  gratefully  bring- 

And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  hosanna  arise : 
Ye  angels,  the  full  alleluia  be  singing  ; 

One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth  and 
the  skies  : 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  etc. 


59 


P.M. 


1  0  little  town  of  Bethlehem! 

How  still  we  see  thee  lie; 
Above  thy  deep  and  dreamless  sleep 
The  silent  stars  go  by; 

Yet  in  thy  dark  streets  shineth 

The  everlasting  Light ; 
The  hopes  and  fears  of  all  the  years 

Are  met  in  thee  to-night. 

2  For  Christ  is  born  of  Mary, 

And  gathered  all  above, 
While  mortals  sleep,  the  angels  keep 
Their  watch  of  wondering  love. 

0  morning  stars,  together 

Proclaim  the  holy  birth! 
And  praises  sing  to  God  the  King, 

And  peace  to  men  on  earth. 

S  How  silently,  how  ^^ilently, 
The  wondrous  gift  is  given  3 
So  God  imparts  to  human  hearts 
The  blessings  of  His  heaven. 

No  ear  may  hear  His  coming, 

But  in  this  world  of  sin. 
Where  meek  souls  will  receive  Him  still. 

The  dear  Christ  enters  in. 

4  0  holy  Child  of  Bethlehem! 
Descend  to  us,  we  pray; 
Cast  out  our  sin,  and  enter  in, 
Be  born  in  us  to-day. 

We  hear  the  Christmas  angels 

The  great  glad  tidings  tell ; 
0  come  to  us,  abide  with  us. 

Our  Lord  Emmanuel!     Amen. 


60  8.T.8.T.4.7. 

1  Angels,  from  the  realms  of  glory, 

Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Ye  who  sang  creation's  story. 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth  ; 

Come  and  worship. 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2  Shepherds  in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night ; 
God  with  man  is  now  residing. 
Yonder  shines  the  infant-light : 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

3  Sages,  leave  your  contemplations; 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar  : 

Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations. 

Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star : 

Come  and  worship, 
Worshij)  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

4  Saints  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear. 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending. 
In  His  temple  shall  appear  : 

Come  and  worship. 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 


61 


8.7. 


1  Hark!  what  mean  those  holy  voices 

Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies? 
Lo  !  the  angelic  host  rejoices, 
Heavenly  alleluias  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy — 
"Glory  in  the  highest,  glory! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3  "Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found ; 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven. 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "  Christ  is  born ;  the  great  Anointed! 

Heaven  and  earth  His  praises  sing! 
O  receive  whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King! 

5  "Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him; 

Learn  His  name  to  magnify. 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! " 
19 


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62 


8.7. 


1  Hail !  Tliou  long-expected  Jesus, 

Born,  to  set  Thy  people  free ; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us; 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  earth  Thou  art ; 
Long  desired  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Born  Thy  people  to  deliver. 

Born  a  child,  yet  God  our  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 
Now  Thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  Thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone  : 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Raise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne. 


63 


Amen. 


CM. 


1  To  hail  Thy  rising,  Sun  of  life, 
The  gathering  nations  come ; 
Joyous  as  when  the  reapers  bear 
Their  harvest  treasures  home. 

3  For  Thou  our  burden  hast  removed  ; 
The  oppressor's  reign  is  broke ; 
Thy  fiery  conflict  with  the  foe 
Has  burst  his  cruel  yoke. 

3  To  us  the  promised  Child  is  born ; 

To  us  the  Son  is  given  ; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey. 
And  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

4  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

For  evermore  adored  ; 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  mighty  God  and  Lord. 

5  His  power  increasing  still  shall  spread. 

His  reign  no  end  shall  know ; 
Justice  shall  guard  His  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 


Also  the  following : 

364  Thou   didst   leave   Thy  throne   and 

kingly  crown. 
571  Once  in  royal  David's  city. 
30 


Thy 


64 


EPIPHANY. 

1  From  the  eastern  mountains 

Pressing  on  they  come. 

Wise  men  in  their  wisdom 

To  His  humble  home; 
Stirred  by  deep  devotion. 

Hasting  from  afar, 
Ever  journeying  onward, 
Guided  by  a  star. 

Light  of  Light  that  shineth 

Ere  the  worlds  began, 
Draw  Thou  near,  and  lighten 
Every  heart  of  man. 

3  There  their  Lord  and  Saviour 
Meek  and  lowly  lay, 
Wondrous  Light  that  led  them 

Onward  on  their  way. 
Ever  now  to  lighten 
Nations  from  afar, 
As  they  journey  homeward 
By  that  guiding  Star. 
Light  of  Light,  etc. 

3  Thou  Who  in  a  manger 

Once  hast  lowly  lain. 
Who  dost  now  in  glory 

O'er  all  kingdoms  reign, 
Gather  in  the  heathen, 

Who  in  lands  afar 
Ne'er  have  seen  the  brightness 

Of  Thy  guiding  Stai-. 
Light  of  Light,  etc. 

4  Gather  in  the  outcasts. 

All  who  have  gone  astray. 
Throw  Thy  radiance  o'er  them. 

Guide  them  on  their  way, 
Those  who  never  knew  Thee, 

Those  who  have  wandered  far, 
Lead  them  by  the  brightness 

Of  Thy  guiding  Star. 
Light  of  Light,  etc. 

5  Onward  through  the  darkness 

Of  the  lonely  night. 
Shining  still  before  them 

With  Thy  kindly  light, 
Guide  them,  Jew  and  Gentile, 

Homeward  fi'om  afar. 
Young  and  old  together. 

By  Thy  guiding  Star: — 
Light  of  Light,  etc. 


6.6. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR— EPIPHANY. 


6  Until  every  nation. 

Whether  bond  or  free, 
'Neath  Thy  starlit  banner, 

Jesus,  follows  Thee 
O'er  the  distant  mountains 
To  that  heavenly  home, 
Where  nor  sin  nor  sorrow 
Evermore  shall  come. 

Light  of  Light  that  shineth 

Ere  the  worlds  began, 
Draw  Thou  near,  and  lighten 
Every  heart  of  man.     Amen. 

[This  hymn  may  be  suug,  either  with  or  without  the 
refrain,  as  a  Processional,  or  not,  as  desired.] 


65 


8.7. 


1  Earth  has  many  a  noble  city ; 

Bethlehem,  thou  dost  all  excel  : 
Out  of  thee  the  Lord  from  heaven 
Came  to  rule  His  Israel. 

2  Fairer  than  the  sun  at  morning 

Was  the  star  that  told  His  birth, 
To  the  world  its  God  announcing 
Seen  in  fleshly  form  on  earth. 

3  Eastern  sages  at  His  cradle 

Make  oblations  rich  and  rare ; 
See  them  give,  in  deep  devotion. 
Gold,  and  frankincense,  and  myrrh. 

4  Sacred  gifts  of  mystic  meaning  : 

Incense  doth  their  God  disclose, 

Gold  the  King  of  kings  proclaimeth, 

Myrrh  His  sepulchre  foreshows. 

5  Jesus,  Whom  the  Gentiles  worshipped 

At  Thy  glad  Epiphany, 
Unto  Thee,  with  God  the  Father 
And  the  Spirit,  glory  be.     Amen. 


66 


CM. 


1  0  Thou,  Who  by  a  star  didst  guide 

The  wise  men  on  their  way, 

Until  it  came  and  stood  beside 

The  place  where  Jesus  lay ; 

2  Although  by  stars  Thou  dost  not  lead 

Thy  servants  now  below. 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  when  they  need, 
Will  show  them  how  to  go. 


3  As  yet  we  know  Thee  but  in  part ; 

But  still  we  trust  Thy  word. 
That  blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart, 
For  they  shall  see  the  Lord. 

4  0  Saviour!  give  us,  then,  Thy  grace, 

To  make  us  pure  in  heart ; 
That  we  may  see  Thee  face  to  face 
Hereafter,  as  Thou  art.     Amen. 


67  L.M, 

1  When  from  the  East  the  wise  men  came, 
Led  by  the  Star  of  Bethlehem, 

The  gifts  they  brought  to  Jesus  were 
Of  gold  and  frankincense  and  myrrh. 

2  Bright  gold  of  Ophir,  passing  fine. 
Proclaims  a  King  of  royal  line ; 
For  David's  son  in  David's  town. 
Is  born  the  heir  of  David's  crown. 

8  The  incense-clouds,  with  fragrance  rare, 
The  presence  of  a  God  declare ; 
Lo!  kings  in  adoration  fall. 
For  Mary's  Son  is  Lord  of  all. 

4  The  myrrh,  with  bitter  taste,  foreshows 
A  life  of  sorrows,  wounds  and  woes ; — 
The  deadly  cup,  that  overran 

With  anguish  for  the  Son  of  Man. 

5  Our  gold  upon  Thine  altar  lies; 

Our  prayers  to  Thee,  as  incense,  rise ; 
Accept  as  myrrh  our  tears  and  sighs  •. 
0  King,  0  God,  0  Sacrifice! 


68 


P.M. 


1  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morn- 

ing, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine 
aid  ; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  hox-izon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining. 

Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the 
stall; 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 
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3  Shall  we  not  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 
Odors  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine, 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the 
ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the 


4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation. 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favor  secure; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration. 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor, 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morn- 

ing, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine 

aid: 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 


70 


7s. 


69 


8.7. 


1  Hail,  Thou  source  of  every  blessing! 

Sovereign  Father  of  mankind! 

Gentiles  now,  Thy  truth  possessing, 

In  Thy  courts  admission  find. 

2  Grateful  now  we  bow  before  Thee, 

In  thy  Church  obtain  a  place, 
Now  by  faith  behold  Thy  glory. 
Praise  Thy  truth,  adore  Thy  grace. 

3  Once  far  off,  but  now  invited, 

We  approach  Thy  sacred  throne; 
In  Thy  covenant  united, 
Reconciled,  redeemed,  made  one. 

4  Now  revealed  to  eastern  sages. 

See  the  Star  of  mercy  shine, 
Mystery  hid  in  former  ages. 
Mystery  great  of  love  divine. 

5  Hail,  Thou  manifested  Saviour! 

Gentiles  now  their  offerings  bring. 
In  Thy  temples  seek  Thy  favor, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  and  King. 


8  May  we,  body,  soul,  and  spirit. 
Live  devoted  to  Thy  praise. 
Glorious  realms  of  bliss  inherit, 
Gratefnl  anthems  ever  raise!     Amen. 


1  As  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold  ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light. 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright; 
So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 

2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed; 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore; 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 

Ever  seek  the  mercy-seat. 

3  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare; 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy. 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ!  to  Thee  our  heavenly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus !  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past. 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright, 
Need  they  no  created  light ; 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down. 
There  for  ever  may  we  sing 
Alleluias  to  our  King.     Amen. 


71 

1 


7s. 


Songs  of  thankfulness  and  praise, 
Jesus,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise, 
Manifested  by  the  star 
To  the  sages  from  afar; 
Branch  of  royal  David's  stem 
In  Thy  birth' at  Bethlehem ; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addressed, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 


2  Manifest  at  Jordan's  stream, 
Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  supreme ; 
And  at  Cana,  wedding-guest. 
In  Thy  Godhead  manifest ; 
Manifest  in  power  divine. 
Changing  water  into  wine  : 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addressed, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 


THE   CHRISTIAN  YEAR— EPIPHANY. 


3  Manifest  in  malving  whole 
Palsied  limbs  and  fainting  soul ; 
Manifest  in  valiant  fight, 
Quelling  all  the  devil's  might ; 
Manifest  in  gracious  will, 
Ever  bringing  good  from  ill ; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addressed, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

4  Sun  and  moon  shall  darkened  be, 
Stars  shall  fall,  the  heavens  shall  flee; 
Christ  will  then  like  lightning  shine, 
All  will  see  His  glorious  sign : 

All  will  then  the  trumpet  hear ; 
All  will  see  the  Judge  appear ; 
Thou  by  all  wilt  be  confessed, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

5  Grant  us  grace  to  see  Thee,  Lord, 
Present  in  Thy  holy  word ; 

May  we  imitate  Thee  now. 

And  be  pure,  as  pure  art  Thou  ; 

That  we  like  to  Thee  may  be 

At  Thy  great  Epiphany  ; 

And  may  {jraise  Thee,  ever  blest, 

God  in  Man  made  manifest.     Amen. 


S.M. 


1  Within  the  Father's  house 

The  Son  hath  found  His  home; 
And  to  His  temple  suddenly 
The  Lord  of  Life  hath  come. 

3  The  doctors  of  the  law 

Gaze  on  the  wondrous  child. 
And  marvel  at  His  gracious  words 
Of  wisdom  undefiled. 

3  Yet  not  to  them  is  given 

The  mighty  truth  to  know. 
To  lift  the  earthly  veil  which  hides 
Incarnate  God  below. 

4  The  secret  of  the  Lord 

Escapes  each  human  eye. 
And  faithful  pondering  hearts  await 
The  full  Epiphany, 

5  Lord,  visit  Thou  our  souls 

And  teach  us  by  Thy  grace 
Each  dim  revealing  of  Thyself 
With  loving  awe  to  trace; 


6  Till  from  our  darkened  sight 

The  cloud  shall  pass  away. 
And  on  the  cleansed  soul  shall  burst 
The  everlasting  day; 

7  Till  we  behold  Thy  face. 

And  know,  as  we  are  known, 
Thee,  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Co-equal  Three  in  One.     Amen. 


73 


74 

1 


S.M 


1  AH  praise  to  Thee,  0  Lord, 
Who  by  Thy  mighty  power 

Didst  manifest  Thy  glory  forth 
In  Cana's  marriage  hour. 

2  Thou  speakest:  it  is  done: 
Obedient  to  Thy  word. 

The  water  reddening  into  wine 
Proclaims  the  present  Lord. 

3  Blest  were  the  eyes  which  saw 
That  wondrous  mystery. 

The  great  beginning  of  Thy  works. 
That  kindled  faith  in  Thee. 

4  And  blessed  they  who  know 
Thine  unseen  presence  true, 

When  in  the  kingdom  of  Thy  grace 
Thou  makest  all  things  new. 

5  For  by  Thy  loving  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  fed; 

Thou  art  the  Cup  of  blessing,  Lord, 
And  Thou  the  heavenly  Bread. 

6  Oh,  may  that  grace  be  ours. 
In  Thee  for  aye  to  live, 

And  drink  of  those  refreshing  streams. 
Which  Thou  alone  canst  give: 

7  So,  led  from  strength  to  strength. 
Grant  us,  0  Lord,  to  see 

The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb, 
Thy  great  Epiphany.    Amen. 


S.M 


Fierce  raged  the  storm  of  wind. 
The  surging  waves  ran  high. 
Failed  Thy  disciples'  hearts  with  f-^ar. 
Though  Thou,  their  Lord,  wa.«'.  nigh. 
23 


THE  CHRISTIAN   YEAR— SEPTUAGESIMA. 


But  at  the  stern  rebuke 
Of  Thy  almighty  word, 
The  wind  was  hushed,  the  billows  ceased, 
And  owned  Thee  God  and  Lord. 

So,  now,  when  depths  of  sin 
Our  souls  with  terrors  fill. 
Arise,  and  be  our  helper,  Lord, 
And  speak  Thy  "  Peace,  be  still." 

When  death's  dark  sea  we  cross, 
Be  with  us  in  Thy  power. 
Nor  let  the  water- floods  prevail 
In  that  dread  trial-hour. 

And,  when  amid  the  signs, 
Which  speak  Thine  Advent  near, 
The  roaring  of  the  sea  and  waves 
Fills  faithless  hearts  with  fear; 

May  we  all  undismayed 
The  raging  tempest  see. 
Lift  up  our  heads  and  hail  with  joy 
Thy  great  Epiphany. 


75 

1 


S.M. 


Not  by  Thy  mighty  hand. 
Thy  wondrous  works  alone. 
But  by  the  marvels  of  Thy  Word, 
Thy  glory,  Lord,  is  known. 

Forth  from  the  eternal  gates. 
Thine  everlasting  home, 
To  sow  the  seed  of  truth  below, 
Thou  didst  vouchsafe  to  come. 


And  still  from  age  to  age. 
Thou,  gracious  Ijord,  hast  been 
The  bearei-  forth  of  goodly  seed. 
The  sower  still  unseen. 

And  Thou  wilt  come  again. 
And  heaven  beneath  Thee  bow. 
To  reap  the  harvest  Thou  hast  sown, 
Sower  and  reaper  Thou. 

Watch,  Ivord,  Thy  harvest-field. 
With  Thine  unsleeping  eye. 
The  children  of  the  kingdom  keep 
To  Thy  Epiphany ; 


6      That,  when  in  Thy  great  day 
The  tares  shall  severed  be. 
We  may  be  surelv  gathered  in 
With  all  Thy  saints  to  Thee. 

Also  the  following: 

369  0  One  with  God  the  Father. 

370  Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come. 

371  Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed. 

372  God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace, 
573  Saw  you  never  in  the  twilight. 


76 

1 


8.7. 


SEPTUAGESIMA,  Etc. 

Alleluia,  song  of  sweetness, 
Voice  of  joy  that  cannot  die ; 

Alleluia  is  the  anthem 

Ever  dear  to  choirs  on  high  ; 

In  the  house  of  God  abiding. 
Thus  they  sing  eternally. 

Alleluia  thou  resoundest. 
True  Jerusalem  and  free ; 

Alleluia  joyful  mother. 

All  thy  children  sing  with  thee; 

But  by  Babylon's  sad  waters 
Mourning  exiles  now  are  we. 

Alleluia  cannot  always 

Be  our  song  while  here  below; 
Alleluia  oui*  transgressions 

Make  us  for  a  while  forego: 
For  the  solemn  time  is  coming 

When  our  tears  for  sin  must  flow. 


4  Therefore  in  our  hymns  we  pray  Thee, 

Grant  us  blessed  Trinity, 
At  the  last  to  keep  Thine  Easter 

In  our  home  beyond  the  sky; 
There  to  Thee  forever  singing 

Alleluia  joyfully.     Amen. 


77  7.6.7.6.8.6.8.6. 

1        In  exile  here  we  wander 

In  heaven  is  our  abode, — 
The  city  of  the  angels. 
The  city  of  our  God. 
And  here  we  toil,  and  strive,  and  fight. 

With  sin  and  woe  opprest; 
There  God  will  give  the  soils  of  light 
Eternal  joy  and  rest. 


THE  CHRISTIAN   YEAR— SEPTUAGESIMA. 


Through  many  sore  temptations, 

By  many  sorrows  torn, 
We  strive  to  win  the  glory; 
Our  many  falls  we  mourn. 
But  faith  holds  out  the  vision  bright 

Of  our  eternal  home; 
And  hope  assures  that  realm  of  light, 
When  we  have  overcome. 

Jesus,  our  joy  and  gladness, 

To  Thee  for  aid  we  flee : 
Give  tears  of  true  contrition ; 
Our  souls  from  guilt  set  free : — 
And  we  shall  see  that  gladsome  day, 

Where,  bathed  in  joy  divine, 
Among  Thy  saints,  and  bright  as  they. 
We  shall  forever  shine. 

There  we,  as  children  dwelling, 

Who  here  as  exiles  groan, 
God's  praises  shall  be  telling 
Before  His  glorious  throne; 
There  in  our  endless  home  shall  rest 

From  strife  and  sorrow  free, 
And  join  the  anthem  of  the  blest. 
For  ever,  Lord,  to  Thee. 


78 

1 


S.M. 


Lord  of  the  hearts  of  men. 
Thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  bless, 
From  age  to  age.  Thy  chosen  saints 
With  fruits  of  holiness. 

Here  faith,  and  hope  and  love 
Reign  in  sweet  bond  allied ; 
There,  when  this  little  day  is  o'er, 
Shall  love  alone  abide 

Here,  bearing  the  good  seed, 
'Mid  cares  and  tears  we  come ; 
There,  with  rejoicing  hearts,  we  bring 
Our  harvest- treasures  home. 

0  give  us  mighty  Lord, 
The  fruits  Thyself  dost  love; 
Soon  shalt  Thou  from  Thy  judgment  seat 
Crown  Thine  own  gifts  above. 


79 


7.7.7.5. 


Gracious  Spirit,  Holy  Ghost, 
Taught  by  Thee  we  covet  most 
Of  Thy  gifts  at  Pentecost 
Holy,  heavenly  love. 


2  Love  is  kind,  and  suffers  long. 
Love  is  meek,  and  thinks  no  wrong. 
Love  than  death  itself  more  strong; 

Therefore,  give  us  love. 

3  Prophecy  will  fade  away. 
Melting  in  the  ligh.;  of  day ; 
Love  will  ever  with  us  stay  ; 

Therefore,  give  us  love. 

4  Faith  will  vanish  into  sight ; 
Hope  be  emptied  in  delight ; 

Love  in  heaven  will  shine  more  bright 
Therefore,  give  us  love. 

5  Faith  and  hope  and  love  we  see 
Joining  hand  in  hand  agree, 
But  the  greatest  of  the  three. 

And  the  best,  is  love. 

6  From  the  overshadowing 

Of  Thy  gold  and  silver  wing, 
Shed  on  us,  who  to  Thee  sing, 
Holy,  heavenly  love.     Amen. 


80  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

1  Blessed  Saviour,  Thou  hast  taught  us, 

Taught  us  in  Thy  Word  divine. 
That  our  doings  are  but  nothing 
If  they  be  not  linked  with  Thine: 
If  we  be  not  bound  to  Thee 
With  the  bond  of  charity. 

2  Though  with  tongues  of  men  and  angels. 

Soaring  may  our  voices  rise: 
Though  we  have  the  gift  of  knowledge, 
Understanding  mysteries; 

All  will  still  as  nothing  be. 

It  we  have  not  charity. 

3  Though  with  faith,  that  even  mountains 

At  our  word  we  may  remove. 
Though  our  bodies  to  be  burned 
Yield  we, — and  possess  not  love, 
We  have  nothing — till  we  be 
Bound  with  bonds  of  charity. 

4  Bind  us  with  the  bond  that  bindeth 

Human  hearts  to  God  above. 
Bind  us  with  the  bond  uniting 
Rich  and  poor  with  heavenly  love. 
With  the  bond  that  binds  to  Thee, 
Never  failing  charity. 
2.5 


THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR— LENT. 


81  8.5.8.5. 

1  Thou.  Who  on  that  wondrous  journey 
Sett'st  Thy  face  to  die, 
By  Thy  holy,  meek  example 
Teach  us  charity  ! 

3  Thou,  Who  that  dread  cup  of  suffering 
Didst  not  put  from  Thee  ; 
0  most  loving  of  the  Toving, 
Give  us  charity  ! 

3  Thou,  Who  reignest.  bright  in  glory, 

On  God's  throne  on  high. 
Oh,  that  we  may  share  Thy  triumph, 
Grant  us  charity  ! 

4  Send  us  faith,  that  trusts  Thy  promise  ; 

Hope,  with  upward  eye ; 
But  more  blest  than  both,  and  greater, 
Send  us  charity  !     Amen. 


LENT. 


82 


8s. 


1  Bowed  down  with  sorrow,  sin,  and  shame, 

In  faitli,  0  Lord,  we  come  to  Thee, 
That  Thou  wilt  by  Thine  own  dear  Name 

From  sin  and  sorrow  set  us  free; 
That  Thou,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day, 
Wilt  hear,  and  wash  our  sins  away. 

2  In  wondrous  love  Thou  cam'st  as  man. 

For  man  to  suffer  and  to  die. 
To  live  on  earth  a  little  span. 

To  teach  us  how  to  live  thereby  ; 
We  come  for  strength,  Thou  Strength  of 

God, 
To  tread  the  path  that  Thou  hast  trod. 

3  Thou  cam'st  to  this  poor  earth  and  there 

Wast  tempted  ;  and,  though  Lord  of  all, 
Didst  poverty  and  hunger  bear. 

Yet  ne'er  didst  yield  to  Satan's  thrall; 
O  give  us  grace,  Thou  Grace  divine, 
To  sanctify  our  fast  by  Thine. 

4  Thou,  Lord,  hast  known  the  bitter  throe. 

The  saddened  heart,  the  falling  tear. 
The  lowest  deep  of  human  woe, 

With  none  to  aid,  and  none  to  cheer: 
Then  pity  take,  and  pitying,  prove 
The  wealth  of  Thy  redeeming  love. 


5  Thine,  Lord,  the  life  that  paid  the  cost 

For  all  the  lives  Thou  cam'st  to  save; 
And  Tliine  the  life  that  bought  the  lost 

From  all  the  terrors  of  the  grave : 
Thou  Lord  of  life.  Thou  Life  divine, 
Give  us  the  life  that  lives  in  Thine. 

6  Thou  on  the  bitter  cross  didst  bear 

For  us  the  burden  all  alone, 
And  on  the  cross  Thou  hast  died, — and  there 

True  life  o'er  death  the  victory  won  ; 
Victorious  Lord,  to  Thee  we  cry. 
Give  us  o'er  death  the  victory. 

7  Mould  Thou  the  weak  and  wayward  will. 

And  everv  hallowed  thought  supply; 
And  may  Thy  Holy  Spirit  fill 

Our  spirits  with  all  purity ; 
That  these  frail  bodies,  LoixJ,  may  be 
Fit  habitations,  meet  for  Thee. 

8  O  grant  that  when  this  Lent  is  past 

We  still  may  live  the  life  divine, 
Thrice  hallowed  here  while  life  shall  last; 

And  then  e'en  death  shall  own  us  Thine  ! 
O  death !  where  then  shall  be  thy  sting  ? 
O  grave!  where  then  thy  triumphing  ? 


83 


CM. 


1  Lord  !  Who  thi-oughout  tliese  forty  days. 

For  us  didst  fast  and  pi'ay, 
Teach  us  with  Thee  to  mourn  our  sins. 
And  close  by  Thee  to  stay. 

2  As  Thou  with  Satan  didst  contend, 

And  didst  the  victory  win. 
Oh,  give  us  strength  in  Thee  to  fight, 
In  Thee  to  conquer  sin. 

3  As  Thou  didst  hunger  bear  and  thirst, 

So  teach  us,  gracious  Lord, 
To  die  to  self,  and  chiefly  live 
By  Thy  most  holy  Word. 

4  And  through  these  days  of  penitence, 

And  through  Thy  Passion-tide, 
Yea,  evermore,  in  life  and  death, 
Jesus  !  with  us  abide. 

5  Abide  with  us,  that  so,  this  life 

Of  suffering  overpast, 
An  Easter  of  unending  joy 

We  may  attain  at  last!    Amen. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    YEAR— LEXT. 


84  L.M. 

1  Awliile  in  spirit,  Lord,  to  Thee 
Into  the  desert  would  we  flee; 
Awhile  upon  the  barren  steep 
Our  fast  with  Thee  in  spirit  keep  : 

2  Awhile  from  Tliy  temptation  learn 
False  Satan's  wileful  lures  to  spurn, 
And  in  our  hearts  to  feel  and  own 
"Man  liveth  not  by  bread  alone." 

3  O  Thou  once  tempted  like  as  we, 
Thou  knowest  our  infirmity: 

Be  Thou  our  helper  in  the  strife, 
Be  Thou  our  true,  our  inward  life. 

4  And  while  at  Thy  command  we  pray, 
''Give  us  our  bread  from  day  to  day," 
May  we  with  Thee,  O  Christ,  be  fed, 
Thou  Word  of  Grod,  Thou  livinj^  Bread. 

Amen. 

85  8.8.6.8.8.6. 

1  0  Thon  Who  dost  to  man  accord. 
His  highest  prize,  his  best  reward, 

Thou  hope  of  all  our  race; 
Jesus,  to  Thee  we  now  draw  near, 
Our  earnest  supplications  hear, 

Who  humbly  seek  Thy  face. 

2  With  self  accusing  voice  within 
Our  conscience  tells  of  many  a  sin 

In  thought,  and  word,  and  deed : 
0  cleanse  that  conscience  from  all  stain, 
Tlie  penitent  restore  again, 

From  every  burden  fi'eed. 

3  If  Thou  reject  us,  who  shall  give 
Our  fainting  spirits  strength  to  live? 

'Tis  Thine  alone  to  spare : 
With  cleansed  hearts  to  pray  aright. 
And  find  acceptance  in  Thy  sight, 

Be  this  our  lowly  prayer. 

4  'Tis  Thou  hast  blessed  this  solemn  fast ; 
So  may  its  days  by  us  be  passed 

In  self-control  severe, 
That,  when  our  Easter  morn  we  hail. 
Its  mystic  feast  we  may  not  fail 

To  keep  with  conscience  clear. 

5  0  Blessed  Trinity,  bestow 

Thy  pardoning  grace  on  us  below. 

And  shield  us  evermore; 
Until,  within  Thy  courts  above, 
We  see  Thy  face,'  and  sing  Thy  love, 

And  with  Thy  saints  adore.     Amen. 


86 


7s. 


1  Saviour!  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
Low  we  bow  the  adoring  knee. 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes. 
Oh !  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe 
Suffered  once  for  man  below ; 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high. 
Hear  our  solemn  litany! 

2  By  Thy  helpless  infant  years, 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and  tears. 
By  Thy  days  of  sore  distres-s 
In  the  savage  wilderness. 

By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 
Of  the  insulting  tempter's  power: 
Turn,  O  turn  a  favoring  eye. 
Hear  our  solemn  litany! 

3  By  the  sacred  griefs  that  wept 
0"er  the  grave  where  Lazarus  slept ; 
By  the  boding  tears  that  flowed 
Over  Salem's  loved  abode : 

By  the  anguished  sigh  that  told 
Treachery  lurked  within  Thy  fold ; 
From  Thy  seat  above  the  sky, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany! 

4  By  the  burden  Thou  didst  bear. 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer. 

By  the  cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn. 
Piercing  spear,  and  torturing  scorn  ; 
By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice  ; 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry. 
Hear  our  solemn  litany ! 

5  By  Thy  deej)  expiring  groan  ; 
By  the  sad  sepulchral  stone  ; 
By  the  vault,  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God  : 

Oh  !  from  earth  to  heaven  restored,. 
Mighty,  re-ascended  Lord, 
Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  litany !     Amen. 


87  L.M. 

1  With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh 
A  trembling  sinner.  Lord,  I  cry: 
Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free  : 
P  Grod,  be  merciful  to  me. 

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THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR— HOLV  WEEK. 


3  I  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast, 

With  deep  and  conscious  guilt  oppressed 
Christ  and  His  cross  my  only  plea  : 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

3  Far  off  I  stand  with  tearful  eyes, 
Nor  dare  uplift  them  to  the  skies  ; 
But  Thou  dost  all  ray  anguish  see  : 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

4  Nor  alms,  nor  deeds  that  I  have  done, 
Can  for  a  single  sin  atone  ; 

To  Calvary  alone  I  flee : 
0  God,  be"  merciful  to  me. 

5  And  when,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell. 
With  all  the  ransomed  throng  I  dwell, 
My  raptured  song  shall  ever  be, 

God  has  been  merciful  to  me. 


88 


P.M. 


1  Lord,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day, 
Ere  from  us  it  pass  away. 

On  our  knees  we  fall  and  i)ray. 

2  Holy  Jesus,  grant  us  tears. 

Pill  us  with  heart-searching  fears, 
Ere  the  hour  of  doom  .appears. 

3  Lord,  on  us  Thy  Spirit  pour, 
Kneeling  lowly  at  Thy  door, 
Ere  it  close  for  evermore. 

4  By  Thy  night  of  agony, 
By  Thy  supplicating  cry, 
By  Thy  willingness  to  die, 

5  By  Thy  tears  of  bitter  woe 
For  Jerusalem  below. 

Let  us  not  thy  love  forego. 

6  Judge  and  Saviour  of  our  race, 
When  we  see  Thee  face  to  face, 
Grant  us  'neath  Thy  wings  a  place. 

7  On  Thy  love  we  rest  alone. 

And  that  love  shall  then  be  known 
By  the  pardoned  round  Thy  throne. 

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377 
378 
379 
380 
381 
382 
383 
405 
557 
558 
559 
560 
614 
624 


Also  the  following; 

O  Thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry. 

0  Jesus,  Saviour  of  the  lost. 

Weary  of  earth  and  laden  with  my  sin. 

0  Thou  the  contrite  sinner's  friend. 

In  the  hour  of  trial. 

Sinful,  sighing  to  be  blest. 

Out  of  the  deep  I  call. 

Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and  glory. 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me. 

Lord  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne. 

Heal  me,  0  my  Saviour,  heal. 

Son  of  Man,  to  Thee  I  cry. 

0  Jesus,  Thou  art  standing. 

Lord  I  beseech  Thee,  on  this  day. 

God  my  Father  hear  me,  pray. 

Pity  on  us,  heavenly  Father.     Litany.* 

Son  of  God,  for  man  decreed.         " 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son.         " 

Father  hear  Thy  children's  call.     " 

When  at  Thy  footstool.  Lord,  I  bend. 

Thy  life  was  given  for  me. 


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HOLY  WEEK. 


7.6. 


1  All  glory,  laud,  and  honor. 

To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King! 

To  whom  the  lips  of  children 

Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 

2  Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 

Thou  David's  royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  name  comest, 
The  King  and  blessed  One. 

All  glory,  etc. 

3  The  company  of  angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high  ; 
And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 
Created,  make  reply. 

All  glory,  etc. 

4  The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  Thee  went : 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  we  present. 

All  glory,  etc. 

5  To  Thee  before  Thy  passion 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise: 
To  Thee,  now  high  exalted 
Our  melody  we  raise. 

All  glory,  etc. 


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6  Thou  didst  accept  their  praises; 
Accept  tlie  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest. 
Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 

All  glory,  etc. 


90 


L.M. 


1  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
Hark  !  all  the  tribes  hosanna  cry; 
0  Saviour  meek,  pursue  Thy  road 
With  palms  and  scattered  garments  strowed. 

3  Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die  : 
(.)  Christ,  Thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

3  Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 
The  winged  armies  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes 
Upon  the  approaching  sacrifice. 

4  Ride  on !  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
Thy  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh ; 
The  Father  on  His  sapphire  throne 
Awaits  His  own  anointed  Son. 

5  Ride  on !  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die: 

Bow  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain, 
Then  take,  0  God,  Thy  power,  and  reign, 

Amen. 


91 


L.M. 


1  The  royal  banners  forward  go; 

The  cross  shines  forth  in  mystic  glow; 
Where  He  in  flesh,  our  flesh  Who  made, 
Our  sentence  bore,  our  ransom  paid. 

2  Where  deep  for  us  the  spear  was  dyed, 
Life's  torrent  rushing  from  His  side. 
To  wash  us  in  that  precious  flood 
Where  mingled  water  flowed,  and  blood. 

3  Fulfilled  is  all  that  David  told 
In  true  prophetic  song  of  old  : 
Amidst  the  nations  God,  saith  he, 

Hath  reigned  and  triumphed  from  the  tree. 

4  0  tree  of  beauty,  tree  of  light : 
0  tree  with  royal  purple  dight! 
Elect  on  whose  triumphal  breast 
Those  holy  limbs  should  find  their  rest ; 


5  On  whose  dear  arms,  so  widely  flung. 
The  weight  of  this  world's  ransom  hung 
The  price  of  human  kind  to  pay, 

And  spoil  the  spoiler  of  his  prey. 

6  To  Thee,  Eternal  Three  in  One, 
Let  homage  meet  by  all  be  done  : 
Whom  by  the  cross  Thou  dost  restore. 
Preserve  and  govern  evermore.     Amen. 


92 

1 


CM. 


0  Thou,  Who  through  this  holy  week 

Didst  suffer  for  us  all ; 
The  sick  to  heal,  the  lost  to  seek, 

To  raise  up  them  that  fall  : 

2  We  cannot  understand  the  woe 

Thy  love  was  pleased  to  bear  : 

0  Lamb  of  God,  we  only  know 
That  all  our  hopes  are  there. 

3  Thy  feet  the  path  of  suffering  trod. 

Thy  hand  the  victory  won  ; 

What  shall  we  render  to  our  God 

For  all  that  He  hath  done? 

4  To  God,  the  Blessed  Three  in  One, 

All  praise  and  glory  be  : 
Crown,  Lord,  Thy  servants  who  have  won 
The  victory  through  Thee.     Amen. 

93  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

1  0  sinner,  lift  the  eye  of  faith, 

To  true  repentance  turning; 
Bethink  thee  of  the  curse  of  sin. 

Its  awful  guilt  discerning; 
Upon  the  crucified  one  look, 
And  thou  shalt  read,  as  in  a  book. 

What  well  is  worth  thy  learning. 

2  Look  on  His  head,  that  bleeding  head, 

With  crown  of  thorns  surrounded  ; 
Look  on  his  sacred  hands  and  feet 

Which  piercing  nails  have  wounded  : 
See  every  limb  with  scourges  rent  • 
On  Him,  the  just,  the  innocent. 

What  malice  hath  abounded ! 

3  'Tis  not  alone  those  limbs  are  racked, 

But  friends  too  are  forsaking  : 
And,  more  than  all,  for  thankless  man 

That  tender  heart  is  aching  ; 
Oh,  fearful  was  the  pain  and  scorn, 
By  Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  borne, 

Their  peace  for  sinners  making. 
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4  None  ever  knew  such  pain  before, 

Such  infinite  affliction, 
None  ever  feJt  a  grief  lil<e  His 

In  that  dread  crucifixion  : 
For  us  He  bare  those  bitter  throes,. 
For  us  those  agonizing  woes. 

In  oft-renewed  infliction. 

5  0  sinner,  mark,  and  ponder  well 

Sin's  awful  condemnation; 
Think  what  a  sacrifice  it  cost 

To  purchase  thy  salvation  ; 
Had  Jesus  never  bled  and  died. 
Tlien  what  could  thee  and  all  betide 

But  uttermost  damnation? 

6  Lord,  give  us  grace  to  flee  from  sin. 

And  Satan's  wiles  ensnaring, 
And  from  those  everlasting  flames 

For  evil  ones  preparing. 
Jesus,  we  thank  Thee,  and  entreat 
To  rest  forever  at  Thy  feet, 

Thy  heavenly  glory  sharing.     Amen. 

94  L.M. 

1  Lord  Jesus!  when  we  stand  afar. 

And  gaze  upon  Thy  holy  cross, 
In  love  of  Thee,  and  scorn  of  self, 
0  may  we  count  the  world  as  loss! 

2  When  we  behold  Thy  bleeding  wounds. 

And  the  rough  way  that  Thou  hast  trod, 
Make  us  to  hate  the  load  of  sin 
That  lay  so  heavy  on  our  God. 

3  0  holy  Lord,  uplifted  high, 

With  outstretched  arms,  in  mortal  woe 
Embracing  in  Thy  wondrous  love 
The  sinful  world  that  lies  below ; 

4  Give  us  an  ever-living  faith 

To  gaze  beyond  the  things  we  see; 
And  in  the  mystery  of  Thy  death 

Draw  us  and  all  men  unto  Thee.     Amen. 


95 


7s. 


1  See  the  destined  day  arise! 
See,  a  willing  sacrifice, 
Jesus,  to  redeem  our  loss. 
Hangs  upon  the  shameful  cross! 

2  Jesus,  who  but  Thou  had  borne, 
Lifted  on  that  tree  of  scorn. 
Every  pang  and  bitter  throe. 
Finishing  Thy  life  of  woe? 

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3  Who  but  Thou  had  dared  to  drain 
Steeped  in  gall  the  cuj)  of  pain, 
And  with  tender  body  bear 

Thorns,  and  nails,  and  piercing  spear? 

4  Thence  the  cleansing  water  flowed. 
Mingled  from  Thy  side  with  blood; 
Sign  to  all  attesting  eyes 

Of  the  finished  sacrifice. 

5  Holy  Jesus,  grant  us  grace 
In  that  sacrifice  to  place 

All  our  trust  for  life  renewed, 

Pardoned  sin  and  promised  good.     Amen. 


96  L.M. 

1  We  sing  the  praise  of  Him  who  died, 

Of  Him  who  died  upon  the  cross: 
The  .sinner's  hope  let  men  deride  : 
For  this  we  count  the  world  but  loss. 

2  Inscribed  upon  the  cross  we  see 

In  shining  letters,  God  is  love  : 
He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  tree  : 
He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

3  The  cross — it  takes  our  guilt  away; 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up; 

It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day, 

And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup. 

4  It  makes  the  coward  spirit  brave, 

And  nerves  the  feeble  arm  for  fight ; 
It  takes  its  terror  from  the  grave, 

And  gilds  the  bed  of  death  with  light. 

5  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  woe, 

The  measure  and  the  pledge  of  love. 
The  sinner's  refuge  here  below, 
The  angels'  theme  in  heaven  above 


97 


L.M. 


1   When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died. 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss. 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

3  Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  I  should  boast. 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God: 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 


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3  See,  from  His  head,  His  hands,  His  feet. 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet? 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  myall. 

98  CM. 

1  This  day  the  wondrous  mystery 

Is  set  before  our  eyes, 
Of  Jesus  stretched  upon  the  cross 
In  dying  agonies. 

2  0  deed  of  love!  the  Prince  becomes 

A  victim  for  the  slave  ; 
The  sinner  an  acquittal  finds. 
The  innocent  a  grave. 

3  O  Blessed  Jesus,  valiant  chief, 

We  hail  the  triumph  won 
O'er  sin,  the  world,  and  hell,  and  death, 
By  Thee,  the  incarnate  Son! 

4  Be  Thine  the  banner  under  which 

Prom  this  time  forth  we  fight 
Against  the  depth  of  Satan's  guile. 
And  all  the  powers  of  night. 

5  So,  dead  to  our  old  life,  may  we 

A  better  life  begin ; 
And  through  Thy  cross,  O  Christ,  at  length 
A  heavenly  crown  attain. 


99 


7.6. 


1  0  Sacred  liead,  surrounded 

By  crown  of  piercing  thorn! 
O  bleeding  head,  so  wounded. 
Reviled  and  put  to  scorn ! 

Death's  pallid  hue  comes  o'er  Thee, 
The  glow  of  life  decays, 

Yet  angel-hosts  adore  Thee, 
And  tremble  as  they  gaze. 

2  I  see  Thy  strength  and  vigor, 

All  fading  in  the  strife. 

And  death  with  cruel  rigor, 

Bereaving  Thee  of  life ; 

O  agony  and  dying! 

0  love  to  sinners  free ! 
Jesus,  all  grace  supplying, 

0  turn  Thy  face  on  me. 


3  In  this.  Thy  bitter  passion. 

Good  Sheplierd,  think  of  me 
With  Thy  most  sweet  compassion. 
Unworthy  though  I  be  : 

Beneath  Thy  cross  abiding 

For  ever  would  1  rest. 
In  Thy  dear  love  confiding, 

And  with  Thy  presence  blest. 

4  Be  near  when  I  am  dying, 

0  show  Thy  cross  to  me : 
And  to  my  succor  flying. 
Come,  Lord,  and  set  me  free. 

These  eyes,  new  faith  receiving, 
From  Jesus  shall  not  move  ; 

For  he,  who  dies  believing, 
Dies  safely  through  Thy  love. 


100 


8.8.7.8.8.7. 


1  At  the  cross  her  station  keeping 
Stood  the  mournful  Mother  weeping. 

Where  He  hung,  the  dying  Lord  ; 
For  her  soul  of  joy  bereaved. 
Bowed  with  anguish  deeply  grieved. 

Felt  the  sharp  and  piercing  sword. 

2  Oh,  how  sad  and  sore  distressed 
Now  was  she,  that  Mother  blessed 

Of  the  sole-begotten  One; 
Deep  the  woe  of  her  affliction. 
When  she  saw  the  crucifixion 

Of  her  ever-glorious  Son. 


3  Who,  on  Christ's  dear  Mother  gazing. 
Pierced  by  -anguish  so  amazing. 

Born  of  woman,  would  not  weep? 
Who,  on  Christ's  dear  Mother  thinking, 
Such  a  cup  of  sorrow  drinking, 

AVould  not  share  her  sorrows  deep? 

4  For  His  people's  sins  chastised, 
She  beheld  her  Son  despised. 

Scourged,   and  crowned   with  thorns  en- 
twined ; 
Saw  Him  then  from  judgment  taken. 
And  in  death  by  all  forsaken. 
Till  His  Spirit  He  resigned. 
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5  Jesus,  may  her  deep  devotion 
Stir  in  me  the  same  emotion, 

Fount  of  love,  Redeemer  kind, 
That  my  heart  fresh  ardor  gaining, 
And  a  purer  love  attaining, 

May  with  Thee  acceptance  find.    Amen. 


101  8.7. 

1  Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing. 

Which  before  the  cross  we  spend  ; 

Life  and  health  and  peace  possessing 

Through  the  sinner's  dying  friend. 

3  Kneel  we  here,  in  wonder,  viewing 
Mercy  poured  in  streams  of  blood; 
Precious  drops,  for  pardon  suing, 
Make  and  plead  our  peace  with  God. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  the  station. 

Low  before  His  cross  to  lie. 

While  we  see  divine  compassion 

Beaming  in  His  dying  eye. 

4  Here  we  find  our  hope  of  heaven, 

While  upon  the  Lamb  we  gaze  ; 
Loving  much,  and  much  forgiven. 
Let  our  hearts  o'er  flow  with  praise. 

5  Lord,  in  loving  contemplation 

Fix  our  hearts  and  eyes  on  Thee, 
Till  we  taste  Thy  full  salvation. 
And  Thine  unveiled  glories  see. 

6  For  Thy  sorrows  we  adore  Thee, 

For  the  griefs  that  wrought  our  peace  ; 
Gracious  Saviour,  we  implore  Thee, 

In  our  hearts  Thy  love  increase.    Amen. 


102  L  M. 

1  0  come  and  mourn  with  me  awhile  ; 

And  tarry  here  the  cross  beside  ; 
0  come,  together  let  us  mourn  ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

2  Have  we  no  tears  to  shed  for  Him, 

While  soldiers  scoff  and  Jews  deride? 
Ah !  look  how  patiently  He  hangs  ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

3  Seven  times  He  spake,  seven  words  of  love 

And  all  three  hours  His  silence  cried 
For  mercy  on  the  souls  of  men  ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 
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4  0  love  of  God  !  0  sin  of  man ! 

In  this  dread  act  your  strength  is  tried : 
And  victory  remains  with  love  ; 
For  Thou,  our  Lord,  art  crucified! 

Also  the  following: 

384  Glory  be  to  Jesus. 

385  There  is  a  green  hill  far  away. 

386  0  Jesus,  we  adore  Thee. 

387  0  Jesus,  Lord  most  merciful. 

388  Christ,  the  life  of  all  the  living. 

561  Jesus,  Who  for  us  didst  bear. 

562  Jesus,  in  Thy  dying  woes. 


EASTER  EVEN. 


103 


7s. 


1  Resting  from  His  work  to-day 
In  the  tomb  the  Saviour  lay  ; 
Still  He  slept,  from  head  to  feet 
Shrouded  in  the  winding  sheet, 
Lying  in  the  rock  alone. 
Hidden  by  the  sealed  stone. 

2  Late  at  even  there  was  seen 
Watching  long  the  Magdalene  ; 
Early,  ere  the  break  of  day, 
Sorrowful  she  took  her  way 

To  the  holy  garden  glade, 
Where  her  buried  Lord  was  laid. 

3  So  with  Thee,  till  life  shall  end, 
I  would  solemn  vigil  spend  : 

Let  me  hew  Thee,  Lord,  a  shrine 
In  this  rocky  heart  of  mine, 
Where  in  pure  embalmed  ceil 
None  but  Thou  may  ever  dwell. 

4  Myrrh  and  spices  will  I  bring. 
True  affection's  offering  ; 

Close  the  door  from  sight  and  sound 
Of  the  busy  world  around  ; 
And  in  patient  watch  remain 
Till  my  Lord  appear  again. 


104 


8.7. 


It  is  finished  !  Blessed  Jesus. 

Thou  hast  breathed  Thy  latest  sigh. 
Teaching  us,  the  sons  of  Adam, 

How  the  Son  of  God  can  die. 


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2  Lifeless  lies  tlie  broken  body, 

2 

Here  hast  Thou  lain 

Hidden  in  its  rocky  bed, 

After  much  pain. 

Laid  aside  like  folded  garment  : 

Life  of  our  life,  reposing  : 

Where  is  now  the  Spirit  fled? 

Round  Thee  now  a  rock-hewn  grave, 
Rock  of  Ages,  closing. 

3  In  the  gloomy  realms  of  darkness 

Shines  a  light  unknown  before, 

3 

Breath  of  all  breath! 

For  the  Lord  of  dead  and  living 

We  know,  from  death 

Enters  at  the  open  door. 

Thou  wilt  our  dust  awaken  : 
Wherefore  should  we  dreatl  the  grave. 

4  See  !  He  comes  a  willing  victim. 

Or  our  faith  be  shaken? 

Unresisting  liither  led  ; 

Passing  from  the  cross  of  sorrow 
To  the  mansions  of  the  dead. 

4 

The  bodv  dies, 

5  Lo!  the  heavenly  light  around  Ilim 

As  He  draws  His  people  near  : 
All  amazed  they  stand,  rejoicing 
At  the  gracious  words  they  hear. 

6  For  Himself  proclaims  the  story 

Of  His  own  incarnate  life. 
And  the  death  He  died  to  save  us, 
Victor  in  that  awful  strife. 

7  Patriarch  and  priest  and  prophet 

Gather  round  Him  as  He  stands. 
In  adoring  faith  and  gladness. 
Hearing  of  the  pierced  hands. 

8  Oh,  the  bliss  to  which  He  calls  them 

Ransomed  by  His  precious  blood, 
From  the  gloomy  realm  of  darkness 
To  the  Paradise  of  God! 

9  There  in  lowliest  Joy  and  wonder 

Stands  the  robber  at  His  side, 
Reaping  now  the  blessed  promise 
Spoken  by  the  Crucified. 

10  Jesus,  Lord  of  dead  and  living, 
Let  Thy  mercy  rest  on  me  ; 
Grant  me  too,  when  life  is  finished, 
Rest  in  Paradise  with  Thee.     Amen. 


105 


■4.4.7.7.G. 


So  rest,  our  Rest ! 

Thou  ever  blest! 
Thy  grave  with  sinners  making  : 
By  Thy  precious  death,  from  sin 

Our  dead  souls  awaking. 


In  dust   until  victorious 
Prom  the  grave,  it  shall  arise 
Beautiful  and  glorious. 

Meantime  we  will, 

Our  Saviour,  still 
Deep  in  our  bosoms  lay  Thee, 
Musing  on  Thy  death  ;  in  death 

Be  with  us,  we  pray  Thee.     Amen. 


106  CM. 

1  The  grave  itself  a  garden  is. 

Where  loveliest  flowers  abound  ; 
Since  Christ,  our  never-fading  life. 
Sprang  from  that  holy  ground. 

2  0  give  us  grace  to  die  to  sin. 

That  we,  0  Lord,  may  have 
A  holy,  happy  rest  in  Thee, 
A  sabbath  in  the  grave. 

3  Thou,  Loril,  baptized  in  Thine  own  blood. 

And  buried  in  the  grave, 
Didst  raise  Thyself  to  endless  life, 
Omnipotent  to  save. 

4  Baptized  into  Thy  death  we  died, 

And  buried  were  with  Thee, 
That  we  might  live  with  Thee  to  God, 
And  ever  blest  might  be. 

5  Lord,  through  the  grave  and  gate  of  death 

May  we,  with  Thee,  arise 
To  an  eternal  Easter-day 

Of  glory  in  the  skies !     Amen. 
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EASTERTIDE. 


107 


lis. 


1  '*  Welcome,   happy  morning  ! "'   age  to  age 

shall  say; 

Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  heaven  is  won  to- 
day! 

Lo!  the  dead  is  living,  God  for  evermore! 

Him.  their  true  Creator,  all  His  works  adore! 

"Welcome,   happy  morning!"  age  to  age 
shall  say. 

2  Earth   her   joy  confesses,  clothing   her   for 

spring. 
All  fresh  gifts  returned  with  her  returning 

King  : 
Bloom  in   every  meadow,    leaves   on   every 

l)ough. 
Speak  His  sorrow  ended,  hail  His  triumph 

now. 

Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  heaven  is  won  to- 
day. 

3  Months  in  due  succession,  days  of  lengthen- 

ing light. 
Hours  and  passing  moments  praise  Thee  in 

their  flight ; 
Brightness  of  tlie  morning,  sky  and  fields 

and  sea, 
Vanquisher  of  darkness,  bring  their  praise 

to  Thee! 

"Welcome,   happy  morning!"   age  to  age 
shall  say. 

4  Maker  and  Redeemer,  life  and  health  of  all, 
Thou  from  heaven  beholding  human  nature's 

fall, 
Of  the  Father's  Godhead  true  and  only  Son, 
Manhood  to  deliver,  manhood  didst  put  on. 

Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  heaven  is  won  to- 
day. 

5  Thou,  of    life   the  author,  death  didst    un- 

dergo, 
Tread  the  path  of  darkness,  saving  strength 

to  show ; 
Come  then,  true  and  faithful,  now  fulfill  Thy 

word; 
'Tis  Thine  own  third  morning,  rise  0  buried 

Lord! 

"Welcome,  happy  morning!'''   age  to  age 
shall  say. 
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6  Loose  the  souls  long  prisoned,  bound  with 

Satan's  chain; 
All  that  now  is  fallen  raise  to  life  again : 
Shew  Thy  face  in  brightness,  bid  the  nations 

see, 
Bring  again  our  daylight ;  day  returns  with 

Thee! 

Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  hoaven  is  won  to- 
day! 
[Both  the  first  and  second  lines  of  verse  1  may  be 
sung  as  a  refrain  after  each  verse,  if  desired.] 


108 


7.6. 


1  Come,  ye  faithful,  value  the  strain 

Of  triumphant  gladness ; 
God  hath  brought  His  Israel 
Into  joy  from  sadness ; 

Loosed  from  Pharaoh's  bitter  yokp 
Jacob's  sons  and  daughters; 

Led  them  with  unmoistened  foot 
Through  the  Red  Sea  waters. 

2  'Tis  the  spring  of  souls  to-day ; 

Christ  hath  burst  His  prison, 
And  from  three  days'  sleep  in  death 
As  a  sun  hath  risen  ; 

All  the  winter  of  our  sins. 

Long  and  dark,  is  flying 
From  His  light,  to  Whom  we  give 

Laud  and  praise  undying. 

3  Now  the  Queen  of  seasons,  bright 

With  the  day  of  splendor, 

With  the  royal  feast  of  feasts. 

Comes  its  joy  to  render  ; 

Comes  to  glad  Jerusalem, 
Who  with  true  aff'ection 

Welcomes  in  unwearied  strains 
Jesu's  resurrection. 

4  Alleluia  now  we  cry 

To  our  King  immortal, 
Who  ti'iuraphant  burst  the  bars 
Of  the  tomb's  dark  portal ; 

Alleluia,  with  the  Son 
God  the  Father  praising  ; 

Alleluia  yet  again 

To  the  Spirit  raising.     Amen. 


109 


1  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day, 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say  : 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 
Sing,  ye  heavens  and  earth  reply. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    YEAR— EASTERTIDE. 


2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  victory  won : 
Jesu's  agony  is  o'er, 

Darkness  veils  the  earth  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  Him  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  Paradise. 

4  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head ; 
Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 


110 


111 


7s. 


Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day. 
Our  triumphant  holy  day. 
Who  did  once  upon  the  cross 
Suffer  to  redeem  our  loss. 

Alleluia! 


Hymns  of  praise  then  let  us  sing 
Unto  Christ,  our  heavenly  King, 
Who  endured  the  cross  and  grave. 
Sinners  to  redeem  and  save. 
Alleluia ! 


But  the  pains  which  He  endured 
Our  salvation  have  procured  ; 
Now  above  the  sky  He's  King, 
Where  the  angels  ever  sing, 
Alleluia ! 


8.7.8.7.7.5.7.5.8.7.8.7. 


1  Christ  is  risen !  Christ  is  risen ! 

He  hath  burst  His  bonds  in  twain ; 
Christ  is  risen !  Christ  is  risen ! 
Alleluia !  swell  the  strain ! 
For  our  gain  He  suffered  loss 

By  divine  decree ; 
He  hath  died  upon  the  cross, 
But  our  God  is  He. 
Christ  is  risen!  Christ  is  risen! 

He  hath  burst  His  bonds  in  twain; 
Christ  is  risen!  Christ  is  risen! 
Alleluia !  swell  the  strain ! 


2  See  the  chains  of  death  are  broken ; 

Earth  below  and  heaven  above 
Joy  in  each  amazing  token 
Of  His  rising.  Lord  of  love; 
He  for  evermore  shall  reign 

By  the  Father's  side, 
Till  He  comes  to  earth  again, 
Comes  to  claim  His  bride. 

Christ  is  risen!  etc. 

3  Glorious  angels  downward  thronging 

Hail  the  Lord  of  all  the  skies : 
Heaven,  with  joy  and  holy  longing 
For  the  Word  incarnate,  cries, 
"Christ  is  risen!  Earth,  rejoice! 

Gleam,  ye  starry  train! 
All  creation,  find  a  voice; 
He  o'er  all  shall  reign." 
Christ  is  risen !  Christ  is  risen ! 

He  hath  burst  His  bonds  in  twain; 
Christ  is  risen !  Christ  is  risen, 
O'er  the  universe  to  reie:n. 


112 


7s. 


1  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  again ; 
Christ  hath  broken  every  chain ; 
Hark,  angelic  voices  cry. 
Singing  evermore  on  high, 

Alleluia ! 

2  He  Who  gave  for  us  His  life. 
Who  for  us  endured  the  strife. 
Is  our  Paschal  Lamb  to-day; 
We  too  sing  for  joy,  and  say 

Alleluia ! 

3  He  Who  bore  all  pain  and  loss 
Comfortless  upon  the  cross, 
Lives  in  glory  now  on  high, 
Pleads  for  us  and  hears  our  cry ; 

Alleluia ! 

4  He  Who  slumbered  in  the  grave 
Is  exalted  now  to  save ; 

Now  through  Christendom  it  rings 
That  the  Lamb  is  King  of  kings. 

Alleluia ! 

5  Now  He  bids  us  tell  abroad 
How  the  lost  may  be  restored, 
How  the  penitent  forgiA'en, 
How  we  too  may  enter  heaven. 

Alleluia! 
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6  Thoa,  our  Paschal  Lamb  indeed. 
Christ,  Thy  ransomed  people  feed: 
Take  our  sins  and  guilt  away, 
Let  us  sing  by  night  and  day 

Alleluia. 


113 


7.6. 


1  The  day  of  resurrection ! 

Earth,  tell  it  out  abroad; 
The  Passover  of  gladness, 
The  Passover  of  God. 

From  death  to  life  eternal, 
From  this  world  to  the  sky. 

Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over 
With  hymns  of  victory. 

2  Our  hearts  be  pure  from  evil. 

That  we  may  see  aright 
The  Lord  in  rays  eternal 
Of  resurrection-light ; 

And,  listening  to  His  accents, 
May  hear  so  calm  and  plain 

His  own  "  All  hail."  and  hearing 
May  raise  the  victor  strain. 

3  Now  let  the  heavens  be  joyful. 

Let  earth  her  song  begin. 
Let  the  round  world  keep  triumph, 
And  all  that  is  therein ; 

Invisible  and  visible 

Their  notes  let  all  things  blend, 
For  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen. 

Our  joy  that  liath  no  end. 


3  Come,  with  high  and  holy  gladness 

Chant  our  Lord's  triumphal  lay; 
Not  one  touch  of  twilight  sadness 

Dims  ycm  gloricns  morning  ray 
Breaking  o'er  the  purple  east : 
Brighter  far  our  Easter  feast. 

4  He  is  risen,  He  is  risen; 

He  hath  opened  heaven's  gate: 
We  are  free  from  sin's  dark  prison, 

Risen  to  a  holier  state. 
Soon  a  brighter  Easter  beam 
On  our  longing  eyes  shall  stream. 


115 


7s. 


114 


8.7.8.7.7.7. 


1  He  is  risen,  He  is  risen  ; 

Tell  it  out  with  joyful  voice: 
He  has  burst  His  three  days"  prison; 

Let  the  whole  wide  earth  rejoice: 
Death  is  conquered,  man  is  free, 

Christ  has  won  the  victory. 

2  Come,  ye  sad  and  fearful-hearted. 

With  glad  smile  and  radiant  brow: 
Lenfs  long  shadows  have  departed  ; 

All  His  woes  are  over  now. 
And  the  passion  that  He  bore : 
Sin  and  pain  can  vex  no  more. 
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1  At  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing 
Praise  to  our  victorious  King, 
Who  hath  washed  us  in  the  tide 
Flowing  from  His  pierced  side ; 

Praise  we  Him,  Whose  love  divine 
Gives  His  sacred  blood  for  wine, 
Gives  His  body  for  the  feast, 
Christ  the  victim,  Christ  the  priest. 

2  Where  the  Paschal  blood  is  poured. 
Death's  dark  angel  slieathes  his  sword ; 
Israel's  hosts  triumphant  go 
Through  the  wave  that  drowns  the  foe. 

Praise  we  Christ,  Whose  blood  was  shed. 
Paschal  victim.  Paschal  bread  ; 
With  sincerity  and  love 
Eat  we  nuinna  from  above. 

3  Mighty  victim  from  the  sky! 
Hell's  "fierce  powers  beneath  Thee  lie; 
Thou  hast  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Thou  hast  brought  us  life  and  light  : 

Now  no  more  can  death  appal. 
Now  no  more  the  grave  enthral; 
Thou  hast  opened  Paradise, 
And  in  Thee  Thy  saints  shall  rise. 

4  Easter  triumph.  Easter  joy. 
Sin  alone  can  this  destroy  ; 
From  sin's  power  do  Thou  set  free 
Souls  new-born,  O  Lord;  in  Thee. 

Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise, 
Risen  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise  ; 
Holy  Father,  praise  to  Thee, 
With  the  Spirit,  ever  be.     Amen. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR— EASTERTIDE. 


116 

1  The  foe  behind,  the  deep  before, 


P.M. 


Our  hosts  have  dared  and  passed  the  sea: 
And  Pharaoh's  warriors  strew  the  shore, 
And  Israel's  ransomed  tribes  are  free. 

Lift  up,  lift  up  your  voices  now! 
The  whole  wide  world  rejoices  now ! 
The  Lord  hath  triumphed  gloriously  : 
The  Lord  shall  reign  victoriously! 

Happy  morrow, 
Turning  sorrow 
Into  peace  and  mirth! 
Bondage  ending. 
Love  descending 
O'er  the  earth! 

Seals  assuring, 
Guards  securing, 

Watch  His  earthly  prison  : 
Seals  are  shattered, 
Guards  are  scattered, 

Christ  hath  risen  ! 

No  longer  must  the  mourners  weep, 
Nor  call  departed  Christians  dead  : 

For  death  is  hallowed  into  sleep, 
And  every  grave  becomes  a  bed. 

Now  once  more 

Eden's  door 
Opened  stands  to  mortal  eyes  ; 
For  Christ  hath  risen,  and  man  shall  rise! 

Now  at  last, 

Old  things  past, 
Hope,  and  joy,  and  peace  begin  : 
For  Christ  hath  won,  and  man  shall  win! 

It  is  not  exile,  rest  on  high: 

It  is  not  sadness,  peace  from  strife  : 

To  fall  asleep  is  not  to  die  : 

To  dwell  with  Christ  is  better  life. 

Where  our  banner  leads  us. 

We  may  safely  go  : 
Where  our  chief  precedes  us, 

We  may  face  the  foe. 

His  right  arm  is  o'er  us, 

He  our  guide  will  be  : 
Christ  hath  gone  before  us,  . 

Christians  follow  ye ! 


117 


P.M. 


1  The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done  ! 
The  victory  of  life  is  won  ; 

The  song  of  triumph  has  begun, 

Alleluia  ! 

2  The  powers  of  death  have  done  their  worst. 
But  Christ  their  legions  hath  dispersed: 
Let  shout  of  holy  joy  outburst, 

Alleluia! 

3  The  three  sad  days  are  quickly  sped  ; 
He  rises  glorious  from  the  dead : 

All  glory  to  our  risen  Head! 

Alleluia! 

4  He  closed  the  yawning  gates  of  hell. 
The  bars  from  heaven's  high  portals  fell  ; 
Let  hymns  of  praise  His  triumphs  tell! 

Alleluia! 

5  Lord!  by  the  stripes  which  wounded  Thee, 
From  death's  dread  sting  Thy  servants  free, 
That  we  may  live,  and  sing  to  Thee, 

Alleluia!     Amen. 

118  7.8. 

1  Jesus  lives!   thy  threatening  woe, 

Death,  no  longer  need  appal  us: 
Jesus  lives!  by  this  we  know 

Thou,  0  grave,  canst  not  enthral  us. 
Alleluia! 

2  Jesus  lives !  henceforth  is  death 

But  the  gate  of  life  immortal  ; 
This  shall  calm  our  trembling  breath. 
When  we  pass  its  gloomy  portal. 
Alleluia! 

3  Jesus  lives !  for  us  He  died ; 

Then,  alone  to  Jesus  living, 
Pure  in  heart  may  we  abide. 
Glory  to  our  Saviour  giving. 

Alleluia! 

4  Jesus  lives!  our  hearts  know  well 

Naught  from  us  His  love  shall  sever; 
Life,  nor  death,  nor  powers  of  hell 
Tear  us  from  His  keeping  ever. 

Alleluia! 

5  Jesus  lives !  to  Him  the  throne 

Over  all  the  world  is  given  : 
May  we  go  where  He  has  gone. 

Rest  and  reign  with  Him  in  heaven. 
Alleluia  I 
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119  8.7. 

1  Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Hearts  and  voices  heaven-ward  raise; 
Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  gladness. 
Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  praise: 

He,  Who  on  the  cross  a  victim 
For  the  world's  salvation  bled, 

Jesus  Christ,  the  King  of  glory, 
Now  is  i-isen  from  the  dead. 

2  Now  the  iron  bars  are  broken, 

Christ  from  death  to  life  is  born. 
Glorious  life,  and  life  immortal. 
On  this  holy  Easter  morn : 

Christ  has  triumphed  and  we  conquer 

By  His  mighty  enterprise, 
We  vs^ith  Him  to  life  eternal 

By  His  resurrection  rise. 

3  Christ  is  risen,  Christ,  the  first-fruits 

Of  the  holy  harvest-field, 
Which  will  all  its  full  abundance 
At  His  second  coming  yield: 

Then  the  golden  ears  of  harvest 
Will  their  heads  before  Him  wave, 

Ripened  by  His  glorious  sunshine 
From  the  furrows  of  the  grave. 

4  Christ  is  risen,  we  are  risen  ! 

Shed  upon  us  heavenly  grace. 
Rain  and  dew  and  gleams  of  glory 
From  the  brightness  of  Thy  face: 

That,  with  hearts  in  heaven  dwelling, 

We  on  earth  may  fruitful  be, 
And  by  angel-hands  be  gathered. 

And  be  ever,  Lord,  with  Thee. 

5  Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
To  the  Father,  and  the  Saviour 
Who  has  won  the  victory; 

Glory  to  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Fount  of  love  and  sanctity; 
Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

To  the  Triune  Majesty.     Amen. 


120 

1  Sing,  with  all  the  sons  of  glory. 
Sing  the  resurrection -song! 
Death  and  sorrow,  earth's  dark  story. 
To  the  "former  days "  belong. 
38 


8.7. 


Even  now  the  dawn  is  breaking. 
Soon  the  night  of  time  shall  cease, 

And,  in  God's  own  likeness  waking, 
Man  shall  know  eternal  peace. 

2  Oh,  what  glory,  far  exceeding 

All  that  eye  has  yet  perceived  ! 
Holiest  hearts,  for  ages  pleading, 
Never  that  full  joy  conceived. 

God  has  promised,  Christ  prepares  it, 
There  on  high  our  welcome  waits; 

Every  humble  spirit  shares  it, 

Christ  has  passed  the  eternal  gates. 

3  "  Life  eternal !  "  heaven  rejoices, 

Jesus  lives  Who  once  was  dead  ; 
Join,  0  man,  the  deathless  voices, 
Child  of  God,  lift  up  thy  head. 

Patriarchs  from  distant  ages. 

Saints  all  longing  for  their  heaven. 

Prophets,  psalmists,  seers,  and  sages 
All  await  the  glory  given. 

4  "Life  eternal!"  Oh,  what  wonders 

Crowd  on  faith — what  joy  unknown. 

When,  amidst  earth's  closing  thunders. 

Saints  shall  stand  before  the  throne! 

Oh!  to  enter  that  bright  jwrtal, 

See  that  glowing  firmament. 
Know,  with  Thee,  0  God  immortal, 

"Jesus  Christ,  Whom  Thou  hast  sent! ' 


121 


8.7 


1  Hark !  .ten  thousand  voices  sounding 
Far  and  wide  throughout  the  sky; 
'Tis  the  voice  of  joy  abounding, 
Jesus  lives,  no  more  to  die ! 

2  Jesus  lives,  His  conflict  over. 
Lives  to  claim  His  great  reward ; 
Angels  round  the  victor  hover, 
Crowding  to  behold  their  Lord. 

3  Yonder  throne  for  Him  erected 
Now  becomes  the  victor's  seat ; 
Lo,  the  Man  on  earth  rejected. 
Angels  worship  at  His  feet ! 

4  All  the  powers  of  heaven  adore  Him, 
All  obey  His  sovereign  word  ; 

Day  and  night  they  cry  before  Him, 
"Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord!" 


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Also  the  following  : 

251  On  the  resurrection  morning. 

3S9  To  Him,  Who  for  our  sins  was  slain. 

'690  Glory,  glory  everlasting. 

392  Christ,  above  all  glory  seated. 

4'20  Those  eternal  bowers. 

458  Alleluia!  sing  to  Jesus. 

459  Jesus,  our  risen  King. 

468  Come,  let  us  sing  the  song  of  songs. 

474  Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King. 

541  Come  ye  faithful,  raise  the  anthem. 


ASCENSIONTIDE. 
122  8.7. 

1  See  the  conqueror  mounts  in  triumph; 

See  the  King  in  royal  state. 

Riding  on  the  clouds  His  chariot 

To  His  heavenly  palace  gate ! 

Hark !  the  choirs  of  angel  voices 

.Joyful  alleluias  sing, 
And  the  portals  high  are  lifted 

To  receive  their  heavenly  King. 

2  Who  is  this  that  comes  in  glory, 

With  the  trump  of  jubilee? 

Lord  of  battles,  God  of  armies. 

He  hath  gained  the  victory! 

He  Who  on  the  cross  did  suffer, 

He  Who  from  the  gi'ave  arose, 
He  has  vanquished  sin  and  Satan, 

He  by  death  has  spoiled  His  foes. 

3  While  He  raised  His  hands  in  blessing, 

He  Avas  parted  from  His  friends ; 
While  their  eager  eyes  behold  Him, 
He  upon  the  clouds  ascends ; 

He  Who  walked  with  God  and  pleased  Him, 
Preaching  truth  and  doom  to  come, 

He,  our  Enoch,  is  translated. 
To  His  everlasting  home. 

4  Now  our  heavenly  Aaron  enters. 

With  His  blood,  within  the  veil; 
Joshua  now  is  come  to  Canaan, 
And  the  kings  before  Him  quail; 

Now  He  plants  the  tribes  of  Israel 
In  their  promised  resting-place; 

Now  our  great  Elijah  offers 
Double  portion  of  His  grace. 


5  Thou  hast  raised  our  human  nature 
On  the  clouds  to  God's  right  hand ; 
There  we  sit  in  heavenly  places. 
There  with  Thee  in  glory  stand. 


Jesus  reigns,  adored  by  angels; 

Man  with  God  is  on  the  throne; 
■Mighty  Lord,  in  Thine  ascension, 

We  by  faith  behold  our  own. 


123  7s. 

1  Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 
To  His  throne  above  the  skies; 
Christ,  the  Lamb  for  sinners  given, 
Enters  now  the  highest  heaven. 

Alleluia! 


There  for  Him  high  triumph  waits; 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates; 
He  hath  conquered  death  and  sin ; 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in. 

Alleluia! 


3  Lo!  the  heaven  its  Lord  receives. 
Yet  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves; 
Though  returning  to  His  throne, 
Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own. 

Alleluia ! 

4  See!  He  lifts  His  hands  above; 
See !  He  shews  the  prints  of  love ; 
Hark!  His  gracious  lips  bestow 
Blessings  on  His  church  below. 

Alleluia ! 

5  Still  for  us  He  intercedes, 

His  prevailing  death  He  pleads, 
Near  Himself  prepares  our  place. 
He  the  first-fruits  of  our  race. 

Alleluia ! 

6  Lord,  though  parted  from  our  sight 
Far  above  the  starry  height, 
Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise. 
Seeking  Thee  above  the  skies. 

Alleluia ! 
Amen. 


[The  Alleluia  may  be  sung  at  the  end  of  each  line. 
if  desired.] 

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THE    CHRISTIAN    YEAR— ASCENSIONTIDE. 


134  L.M. 

1  0  King  eternal,  King  most  high. 
Who  tor  lost  man  didst  freely  die. 
Thy  warfare  with  the  grave  is  done, 
Thy  last  and  greatest  glory  won. 

2  Ascending  by  the  starry  road 

This  day  Thou  wentest  home  to  God  ; 

Henceforth  upon  the  throne  divine 

The  powers  of  heaven  and  earth  are  Thine. 

3  The  triple  frame  of  earth  and  heaven 
And  things  beneath  to  Thee  is  given. 
And  every  tongue  confesseth  Thee. 
And  at  Thy  Name  bows  every  knee. 

4  Be  Thou  our  joy  on  earth,  0  Lord, 
Be  Thou  in  heaven  our  great  reward  ; 
Earth's  joys  to  Thee  are  nothing  worth, 
The  joy  and  crown  of  heaven  and  earth. 

5  We  pray  Thee  to  unloose  the  chain 
That  binds  us  to  a  world  of  pain. 
And  draw  our  hearts  by  cords  of  grace 
To  Thy  celestial  dwelling  place: 

6  So  at  Thy  last  most  dread  return 
When  skies  in  wrathful  glory  burn, 
Our  sins  wiped  out  for  evermore. 
Thou  shalt  our  forfeit  crowns  restore. 


125 

1 


8.7. 


Christ  our  King  to  heaven  ascendeth, 
Past  the  blue  sky's  utmost  bound  ; 
Christ  our  King  to  heaven  ascendeth, 
Clouds  of  angels  close  Him  round. 

Alleluia,  alleluia. 

Alleluia  loud  they  cry  : 

Christ  our  King  to  heaven  ascendeth. 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high ! 


2  Our  High-Priest  to  heaven  ascendeth, 
Lo!  the  Lamb,  as  it  were  slain! 
Our  High-Priest  to  heaven  ascendeth, 
On  God's  throne  He  lives  again; 

Pleads  His  sacrifice  of  wonder, 
Claims  the  fruit  of  all  Ilis  pain  : 
Our  High-Priest  to  heaven  ascendeth, 
Peace  on  earth,  good-will  to  men ! 
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8  Christ  our  Lord  to  heaven  ascendeth, 
Cloven  tongues  of  fire  appear. 
Christ  our  Lord  to  heaven  ascendeth, 
Lo !  the  rushing  wind  is  here ! 

Mighty  armies  forth  with  banners 
Conquering  and  to  conquer  go  : 
Christ  our  Lord  to  heaven  ascendeth, 
He  shall  reign  o'er  all  below. 

4  Christ  now  reigns,  the  King  of  glory, 
All  His  foes  before  Him  fall  ; 
Christ  now  reigns,  the  King  of  glory, 
He  alone  is  all  in  all. 

King  of  kings  shall  men  behold  Him, 
Lord  of  lords  for  evermore  : 
Christ  now  reigns,  the  King  of  glory. 
Bow  before  Him,  and  adore! 


126  L.M. 

1  0  Saviour,  Who  for  man  hast  trod 
The  winepress  of  the  wrath  of  God, 
Ascend,  and  claim  again  on  high 
Thy  glory,  left  for  us  to  die. 

2  A  radiant  cloud  is  now  Thy  seat, 

And  earth  lies  stretched  beneath  Thy  feet; 
Ten  thousand  thousands  round  Thee  sing. 
And  share  the  triumph  of  their  King. 


3  The  angel-host  enraptured  waits : 

"  Lift  up  your  heaas,  eternal  gates!  " 
0  God  and  Man!  the  Father's  throne 
Is  now  for  evermore  Thine  own. 

4  Our  great  High  Priest  and  Shepherd,  Thou 
Within  the  veil  art  entered  now. 

To  oflFer  there  Thy  precious  blood 
Once  poured  on  earth,  a  cleansing  flood. 

5  And  thence  the  Church,  Thy  chosen  bride, 
With  countless  gifts  of  grace  supplied. 
Through  all  her  members  draws  from  Thee 
Her  hidden  life  of  sanctity. 

6  O  Christ,  our  Lord,  of  Thy  dear  care 
Thy  lowly  members  heaven- ward  bear; 
Be  ours  with  Thee  to  suffer  pain, 

With  Thee  for  evermore  to  reign.     Amen. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    YEAR— WHITSUNTIDE. 


127  L.M. 

1  Our  Loi'd  is  risen  from  the  dead ; 

Our  Captain  is  gone  up  on  high ; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  His  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay: 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates," 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way. 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light. 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  His  right ; 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who? 

The  Lord  that  all  His  foes  o'ercame, 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hpll  o'erthrew; 
And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name. 

5  Lo!  His  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay: 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates," 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way. 

6  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who? 

The  Lord,  of  boundless  power  possessed 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 
God  over  all,  for  ever  blessed. 


Also  the  following : 

391  Triumphant  Lord,  Thy  work  is  done. 

392  Christ  above  all  glory  seated. 

393  The    Head   that  once  was  crowned  with 

thorns. 

394  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high. 

395  Crown  Him  with  many  crowns. 
459  Jesus,  our  risen  King. 

469  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name. 

473  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates. 

474  Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King. 
575  Golden  harps  are  sounding. 


128 


WHITSUNTIDE. 


6.5. 


1  Hear  us.  Thou  that  broodedst 
O'er  the  watery  deeji. 
Waking  all  creation 
From  its  primal  sleep ; 


Holy  Spirit,  breathing 
Breath  of  life  divine, 
Breathe  into  our  spirits, 
Blending  them  with  Thine, 
Light  and  Life  immortal! 

Hear  us  as  we  raise 
Hearts,  as  wall  as  voices. 
Mingling  prayer  and  praise. 

2  When  the  sun  ariseth 

In  a  cloudless  sky. 
May  we  feel  Thy  presence. 

Holy  Spirit,  nigh ; 
Shed  Thy  radiance  o'er  us, 

Keep  it  cloudless  still, 
Through  the  day  before  us. 

Perfecting  Thy  will. 
Light  and  Life  immortal!  etc 

3  When  the  fight  is  fiercest 

In  the  noontide  heat, 
Bear  us,  Holy  Spirit, 

To  our  Saviour's  feet; 
There  to  find  a  refuge 

Till  our  work  is  done. 
There  to  fight  the  battle, 

Till  the  battle's  won. 

Light  and  Life  immortal!  etc 

4  If  the  day  be  falling 

Sadly  as  it  goes, 
Slowly  in  its  sadness 

Sinking  to  its  close. 
May  Thy  love  in  mercy 

Kindling,  ere  it  die, 
Cast  a  ray  of  glory 

O'er  our  evening  sky. 

Light  and  Life  immortal !  etc. 

5  Morning,  noon,  and  evening, 

Whensoe'er  it  be. 
Grant  us,  gracious  Spirit, 

Quickening  life  in  Thee; 
Life,  that  gives  us,  living. 

Life  of  heavenly  love, 
Life,  that  brings  us.  dying. 
Life  from  heaven  above. 
Light  and  Life  immortal! 

Hear  us  as  we  raise 
Hearts,  as  well  as  voices, 
Mingling  prayer  and  praise. 

Amen 


This  hymn  may  be  sung,  with  or  without  the  refrain, 
as  a  Processional  or  not,  as  desired. 

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THE  CHRISTIAN   YEAR— TRINITY  SUNDAY. 


139  8.8.6. 

1  To  Thee,  0  Comforter  divine, 
For  all  Thy  grace  and  power  benign, 
Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

3  To  Thee,  Whose  faithful  love  had  place 
In  God's  great  covenant  of  grace. 
Sing  we  Alleluia! 

3  To  Tliee,  Whose  faithful  voice  doth  win 
The  wandering  from  the  ways  of  sin, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

4  To  Thee,  Whose  faithful  power  doth  heal, 
Enlighten,  sanctify,  and  seal, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

5  To  Thee,  Whose  faithful  truth  is  shown 
By  evei-y  promise  made  our  own, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

6  To  Thee,  our  Teacher  and  our  Friend, 
Our  faithful  Leader  to  the  end. 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

7  To  Thee,  by  Jesus  Christ  sent  down, 
Of  all  His  gifts  the  sum  and  crown. 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

8  To  Thee,  Who  art  with  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Father  ever  One, 

Sing  we  Alleluia!    Amen. 


130  7.7.7.5. 

1  Come  to  our  poor  nature's  night 
With  Thy  blessed  inward  light. 
Holy  Ghost  the  infinite. 

Comforter  divine. 

2  We  are  sinful,  cleanse  us,  Lord, 
Sick  and  faint.  Thy  strength  afford. 
Lost,  until  by  Thee  restored, 

Comforter  divine. 

3  Orphan  are  our  souls  and  poor, 
Give  us  from  Thy  heavenly  store 
Faith,  love,  joy  for  evermore, 

Comforter  divine. 

4  Like  the  dew  Thy  peace  distil : 
Guide,  subdue  our  wayward  will, 
Things  of  Christ  unfolding  still, 

Comforter  divine. 
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5  Gentle,  awful,  holy  guest, 
Make  'Thy  temple  in  each  breast ; 
There  Thy  presence  be  confessed, 

Comforter  divine. 

6  With  us,  for  us,  intercede, 

And  with  voiceless  groanings  plead 
Our  unutterable  need, 

Comforter  divine. 

7  In  us,  "  Abba,  Father,"  cry; 
Earnest  of  the  bliss  on  high. 
Seal  of  immortality. 

Comforter  divine. 

8  Search  for  us  the  depths  of  God! 
Upwards,  by  the  starry  road. 
Bear  us  to  Thy  high  aJaode, 

Comforter  divine.     Amen. 


131 


L.M. 


1  Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love, 

O  shed  Thine  influence  from  above; 
And  still  from  age  to  age  convey 
The  wonders  of  this  sacred  day. 

2  In  every  clime,  by  every  tongue. 
Be  God's  surpassing  glory  sung : 
Let  all  the  listening  earth  be  taught 
The  deeds  our  great  Redeemer  wrought. 

3  Unfailing  Comfort,  heavenly  Guide, 
Still  o'er  Thy  holy  Church  preside; 
Still  let  mankind  Thy  blessings  prove; 
Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love.      Amen 

Also  the  following: 
259  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire. 

396  Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed. 

397  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come. 

398  Come,  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  come. 
402  Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayers. 

400  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator  blest. 

401  Creatoi-  Spirit,  bv  Whose  aid. 

399  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove. 
552  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove. 

TRINITY  SUNDAY. 
132  8s. 

1  All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 
Who  made  the  earth  and  sky  and  sea, 
Gave  life  to  every  living  thing. 
Created  man  their  earthly  king; 
Then  gave  His  Son  for  man  to  die; 
Thee,  Father,  God,  we  glorify! 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR— TRINITY,  SUNDAY". 


2  All  glory  to  the  Son,  Who  came 
Clothed  in  our  flesh  and  mortal  frame; 
Who  bare  our  sins,  vouchsafed  to  give 
Himself  to  die  that  we  might  live; 
All-perfect  God  and  Man  in  One, 

Be  praise  to  Thee,  incarnate  Son ! 

3  All  glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  on  the  day  of  iPentecost 

Prom  heaven  to  earth  in  mercy  came. 
Descending  as  in  tongues  of  flame; 
The  promised  Comforter  and  Guide, 
Through  Whom  our  souls  are  sanctified. 

4  Three  Persons,  but  One  God!  Whose  grace 
Has  f or''./ed  and  saves  our  human  race ; 
With  joyful  hearts  and  lips  to  Thee, 

We  sing  this  mighty  mystery; 
Thy  Holy  Name  we  magnify, 
0  trinity  in  Unity. 


133 


L.M. 


1  0  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Bright  in  Thy  deeds  and  in  Thy  Name, 
For  ever  be  Thy  Name  adored. 

Thy  glories  let  the  world  proclaim. 

2  0  Jesus,  Lamb  once  crucified 

To  take  our  load  of  sins  away, 
Thine  be  the  hymn  that  rolls  its  tide 
Along  the  realms  of  upper  day. 

3  0  Holy  Spirit  from  above, 

In  streams  of  light  and  glory  given. 
Thou  source  of  ecstaey  and  love, 

Thy  praises  ring  through  earth  and  heaven. 

4  0  God  Triune,  to  Thee  we  owe 

Our  every  thought,  our  every  song; 
And  ever  may  Thy  praises  flow 
From  saint  and  seraph's  burning  tongue. 

Amen. 

134  8s. 

1  0  God  of  life,  Whose  power  benign 
Doth  o'er  the  world  in  mercy  shine. 
Accept  our  praise,  for  we  are  Thine. 

2  0  Father,  uncreated  Lord, 

Be  Thou  in  every  land  adored. 

Be  Thou  by  all  with  faith  implored. 

3  0  Son  of  God,  for  sinners  slain. 

We  bless  Thee,  Lord,  Whose  dying  pain 
For  us  did  endless  life  regain. 


4  0  Holy  Ghost,  Whose  guardian  care 
Doth  us  for  heavenly  joys  prepare, 
May  we  in  Thy  communion  share. 

5  0  Holy  Blessed  Trinity, 

With  faith  we  sinners  bow  to  Thee ; 
In  us,  0  God,  exalted  be.     Amen. 


135 


L.M. 


1  Father  of  heaven,  Whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 

To  us  Thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word, 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  by  Whose  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  Thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah,  Father,  Spirit,  Son! 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One! 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 

Amen. 


136 


7.8.7.8.7.7. 


1  Hark !  the  loud  celestial  hymn, 

Angel  choirs  above  are  raising: 
Cherubim  and  seraphim 

In  unceasing  chorus  praising, 
Fill  the  heavens  with  sweet  accord; 
Holy,  holy,   holy  Lord! 

2  Lo !  the  apostolic  train 

Join  Thy  sacred  Name  to  hallow! 
Prophets  swell  the  loud  refrain. 

And  the  white-robed  martyrs  follow 
And  from  morn  to  set  of  sun, 
Through  the  church  the  song  goes  on. 

3  Holy  Father,  holy  Son, 

Holy  Spirit,  Three  we  name  Thee; 
While  in  essence  only  One, 

Undivided  God.  we  claim  Thee; 
And,  adoring  bend  the  knee. 
While  we  own  the  mystery. 

4  Spare  Thy  people.  Lord,  we  pray. 

By  a  thousand  snares  surrounded : 
Keep  us  without  sin  to-day. 

Never  let  us  be  confounded. 
Lo!  I  put  my  trust  in  Thee  ; 
Never,  Lord,  abandon  me.     Amen. 
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OTHER  FEASTS  AND    FASTS. 


137 


8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 


1  Sound  aloud  Jehovah's  praises, 

Tell  abroad  the  awful  Name;^ 
Heaven  the  ceaseless  anthem  raises, . 

Let  the  earth  her  God  proclaim: 
God,  the  hope  of  every  nation, 
God,  the  source  of  consolation, 

Holy,  blessed  Trinity! 

2  This  the  Name  from  ancient  ages 

Hidden  in  its  dazzling  light; 
This  the  Name  that  kings  and  sages 

Prayed  and  strove  to  know  aright. 
Through  God's  wondrous  incarnation 
Now  revealed  the  world's  salvation, 

Ever  blessed  Trinity ! 

3  Into  this  great  Name  and  holy, 

We  all  tribes  and  tongues  baptize; 
Thus  the  Highest  owns  the  lowly, 

Homeward,  heavenward,  bids  them  rise; 
Gathers  them  from  every  nation, 
Bids  them  join  in  adoration 

Of  the  blessed  Trinity! 

4  In  this  Name  the  heart  rejoices. 

Pouring  forth  its  secret  prayer : 
In  this  Name  we  lift  our  voices. 

And  our  common  faith  declare; 
Offering  humble  supplication, 
Thanks,  and  praise,  and  veneration 

To  the  blessed  Trinity ! 


Also  the  following  : 

405  God  my  Father,  hear  me  pray. 

403  Praises  to  Him  Whose  love  has  given. 

404  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  (iod  almighty. 
409  Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three. 

406  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord. 
408  Come  thou  almighty  King. 
576  Great  Creator,  Lord  of  all. 


CDtl)cr  i^easts  anh  i'nsts. 


ST.  ANDREW. 
138 

1  Jesus  calls  us ;  o'er  the  tumult 
Of  our  life's  wild,  restless  sea, 
Day  by  day  His  sweet  voice  soundeth, 
Saying,  "Christian,  follow  Me;" 
44 


8.7. 


3  As  of  old.  Saint  Andrew  heard  it 
By  the  Galilean  lake, 
Turned  from  home,  and  toil,  and  kindred. 
Leaving  all  for  His  dear  sake. 

3  Jesus  calls  us  from  the  worship 

Of  the  vain  world's  golden  store ; 
From  each  idol  that  would  keep  us, 
Saying,  "  Chi-istian,  love  Me  more." 

4  In  our  joys  and  in  our  sorrows. 

Days  of  toil  and  hours  of  ease. 
Still  He  calls,  in  cares  and  pleasures, 
"That  we  love  Him  more  than  these." 

5  Jesus  calls  us  ;  by  Thy  mercies. 

Saviour,  make  us  hear  Thy  call, 
Give  our  hearts  to  Thine  obedience, 

Serve  and  love  Thee  best  of  all.     Amen. 

139  8.7. 

1  King  of  saints,  0  Lord  incarnate. 
In  Thy  saints  Thy  praise  we  sing. 
As  to-day,  with  glad  thanksgiving. 
Hymns  of  grateful  love  we  bring. 
Of  the  throned  Twelve,  Saint  Andrew 
First  received,  and  heard,  Thy  call  : 
Thine  the  wondrous  grace  that  made  him 
Gentlest,  meekest,  of  them  all. 

3  Thee,  true  Lamb  of  God,  beholding, 

(As  the  Baptist  testified,) 
He  obeys  Thy  gracious  bidding 

In  Thy  dwelling  to  abide  : 
Finding  there  the  true  Messiah, 

Whom  his  faith  so  long  had  sought, 
There  with  joy  his  brother  Simon 

To  his  Saviour's  feet  he  brought. 

3  From  the  Galilean  waters 

At  Thy  word  he  follows  Thee, 
Fisher's  net  and  craft  exchanging 

For  the  Apostle's  dignity  : 
Strengthened  by  Thy  Whitsun  largess, 

Armed  with  the  Spirit's  sword, 
Forth  he  goes  to  preach  the  gospel, 

Herald  of  the  incarnate  Word. 

4  Grant  that  we,  Thy  call  obeying. 

May  like  Andrew  follow  Thee, 
Here  in  gentle  love  and  suffering 

To  a  blest  eternity ; 
Sharers  of  Thy  cross,  and  with  him 

Sharers  of  Thy  crown  above, 
See  the  vision  of  Thy  beauty. 

Taste  the  sweetness  of  Thy  love.     Amen. 


OTHER  FEASTS   AND  FASTS. 


ST.  THOMAS. 
140  CM. 

1  0  Thou,  Who  didst,  with  love  untold, 

Thy  doubting  servant  chide, 
And  bad'st  the  eye  of  sense  behold 
Thy  wounded  hands  and  side ; 

2  Grant  us,  like  him,  with  heartfelt  awe. 

To  own  Thee  God  and  L(n-d. 
Aud  from  his  hour  of  darkness  draw 
A  fuller  faith's  reward. 

3  And  while  that  wondrofis  record  now 

Of  unbelief  we  hear, 
Oh,  let  us  only  lowlier  bow 
In  self  distrusting  fear; 

4  And  pray  that  we  may  never  dare 

Thy  loving  heart  to  grieve ; 
But  at  the  last  their  blessing  share 
Who  see  not,  yet  believe !     Amen. 


141 


L.M. 


1  How  oft,  0  Lord,  Thy  face  hath  shone 
On  doubting  souls  whose  wills  were  true! 
Thou  Christ  of  Cephas  and  of  John, 
Thou  art  the  Christ  of  Thomas  too. 

2  He  loved  Thee  well,  and  calmly  said, 
"Come,  let  us  go,  and  die  with  Him:  " 
Yet  when  Thine  Easter-news  was  spread, 
'Mid  all  its  light  his  eyes  were  dim. 

3  His  brethren's  word  he  would  not  take, 
But  craved  to  touch  those  hands  of  Thine: 
The  bruised  reed  Thou  didst  not  break  ; 
He  saw,  and  hailed  his  Lord  divine. 

4  He  saw  Thee  risen ;  at  once  he  rose 
To  full  belief's  unclouded  height; 
And  still  through  his  confession  flows 
To  Christian  souls  Thy  life  and  light. 

5  0  Saviour,  make  Thy  presence  known 
To  all  who  doubt  Tliy  Word  and  Thee; 
And  teach  them  in  that  Word  alone 
To  find  the  truth  that  sets  them  free. 

6  And  we  who  know  how  true  Thou  art, 
And  Thee  as  God  and  l^ord  adore. 
Give  us,  we  pray,  a  loyal  heart, 

To  trust  and  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Amen. 
Also  the  following: 
528  We  walk  by  faith  and  not  by  sight. 


ST.  STEPHEN. 

142  7s. 

1  Jesus,  liord,  Thy  praise  we  sing. 
Thou  the  martyr's  Crown  and  King, 
Who  dost  raise  above  the  skies 

All  who  earth  and  sin  despise: 
Hear  us  now,  and  as  we  tell 
How  Thy  martyr  Stephen  fell, 
Grant  the  prayer  Thy  servants  pray, 
Wash  our  stain  of  guilt  away. 

2  'Twas  Thy  Spirit  from  above 

Filled  his  heart  with  strength  and  love; 
First  to  own  his  Lord  in  death, 
First  to  gain  the  crown  of  faith; 
Gazing  upward  to  the  skies, 
With  his  parting  breath  he  cries, 
Jesus,  Lord,  my  soul  receive, 
Jesus,  Lord,  my  foes  forgive. 

3  Lord,  for  him  Thy  name  we  bless, 
Grant  to  us  like  holiness  ; 

May  we  ever  live  to  Thee, 

And  in  death  have  victory: 

Then  through  ages  all  along. 

This  shall  be  our  endless  song, 

Praise  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One.     Amen. 

143  L.M 

1  0  Son  of  Man,  Thyself  once  crossed 

By  every  suffering  here  below, 
Who  taught'st  Thy  noble  martyr-host 
To  follow  in  Thy  path  of  woe  : 

2  O  Son  of  God,  whose  glory  cast 

Its  light  upon  Thy  champion's  face, 
Revealing  to  his  eyes  at  last 

The  marvels  of  the  holiest  place  : 

3  Be  ours  the  faith  that  sees  Thee  stand 

Beside  the  throne  of  God  on  high. 
To  succor  with  Thy  strong  right  hand 
Thy  soldiers  when  to  Thee  they  cry. 

4  Be  ours  the  hope,  resigned  and  meek. 

That  trusts  the  spirit  to  Thy  care. 
That  longs  Thy  face  in  heaven  to  seek. 
And  dwell  with  Thee  in  glory  there. 

5  Be  ours  the  love,  divine  and  free. 

Which  asks  forgiveness  for  our  foes; 
Which  draws,  in  life,  its  life  from  Thee, 
And,  dying,  finds  in  Thee  repose. 

Amen 
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OTHER   FEASTS    AND    FASTS. 


ST.  JOHN  EVANGELIST. 


144 


L.M. 


1  0  Thou,  who  gav'st  Thy  servant  grace 

On  Thee  the  living  Rock  to  rest, 
To  look  on  Thine  unveiled  face, 

And  lean  on  Thy  protecting  breast  ; 

2  Grant  us,  O  King  of  mercy,  still 

To  feel  Thy  presence  from  above, 
And  in  Thy  word  and  in  Thy  will 

To  hear  Thy  voice  and  know  Thy  love 

3  And  when  the  toils  of  life  are  done, 

And  nature  waits  Thy  just  decree. 
To  find  our  rest  beneath  Thy  throne. 
And  look  in  certain  hope  to  Thee. 

4  To  Thee,  0  Jesus,  Light  of  Light, 

Whom  as  their  King  the  saints  adore. 
Thou  strength  and  refuge  in  the  fight, 
Be  laud  and  glory  evermore.     Amen. 


145  S.M. 

1  An  exile  for  the  faith 

Of  his  incarnate  Lord, 
Beyond  the  stars,  beyond  all  space. 
His  soul  in  vision  soared  : 

2  There  saw  in  glory  Him 

Who  liveth,  and  was  dead, 
There  Judah's  Lion,  and  the  Lamb 
That  for  our  ransom  bled : 

3  There  of  the  Kingdom  learned 

The  mysteries  sublime  ; 
How,  sown  in  martyrs'  blood,  the  faith 
Should  spread  from  clime  to  clime. 

4  Lord,  give  us  grace,  like  him, 

In  Thee  to  live  and  die  ; 
To  spurn  the  fleeting  things  of  earth, 
And  seek  for  joys  on  high.     Amen. 


THE  HOLY  INNOCENTS. 
146  L.M. 

1  Oh,  who  are  they  so  pui'e  and  bright, 

Before  the  throne  arrayed  in  white  ? 

They  stand,  serene  and  calmly  fair, 

As  conscious  of  high  welcome  there. 

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2  That  starry  crown  around  their  brow. 
It  tells  their  sacred  glory  now  ; 
Blest  virgin-souls  who,  'faultless,'  come 
From  font  of  grace,  or  martyrdom. 

8  '  And  in  their  mouth  is  found  no  guile,' 
Christ's  '  Holy  Innocents,'  whose  smile 
Shines  purer,  from  their  knowing  not 
Upon  their  souls  sin's  conscious  blot. 

4  These,  these  are  they,  the  undeflled. 
The  child-like  saint,  the  saint-like  child, 
Marked  with  Christ's  cross  or  earth's  dark 

frown. 
But  wearing  thei'e  that  starry  crown. 

5  0  help  us,  Saviour,  by  Thy  grace 
Near  Thee  to  win  that  heavenly  place  ; 
Now  following  where  Thy  footsteps  trod 
'  Blameless  and  harmless  sons  of  God.' 

Amen. 


147 


7s. 


1  Lord,  to  Thee  glad  songs  of  praise 
For  Thine  Innocents  we  raise, 
Firstlings  of  Thy  martyr  band, 
Slain  by  Herod's  cruel  hand. 

2  First  to  follow  Thee,  the  Lamb, 
Triumphing  with  crown  and  palm, 
Death  shall  never  touch  them  more, 
Pain  and  grief  for  them  are  o'er. 

8  Infant  martyrs  round  Thy  throne. 
Thou  dost  keep  them  for  Thine  own  ; 
Thy  blest  steps  they  follow  still. 
Praise  Thy  Name,  and  work  Thy  will. 

4  With  their  anthems,  Lord,  we  sing, 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King, 
Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One. "    Amen. 


148  S.M. 

1  Glory  to  Thee,  0  Lord, 

Who,  from  this  world  of  sin. 
By  cruel  Herod's  ruthless  sword 
Those  precious  ones  didst  win. 

2  Baptized  in  their  own  blood. 

Earth's  untried  perils  o'er, 
They  passed  uncon.sciously  the  flood. 
And  safely  gained  the  shore. 


OTHER  FEASTS  AND  FASTS. 


3  Glory  to  Thee  for  a]l 

The  ransomed  infant  band, 
Who  since  that  hour  have  heard  Thy  call, 
And  reached  the  quiet  land. 

4  Oh,  that  our  hearts  within. 

Like  theirs,  were  pure  and  bright  ; 
Oh,  that  as  free  from  deeds  of  sin 
We  shrank  not  from  Thy  sight. 

5  Lord,  help  us  every  hour 

Thy  cleansing  grace  to  claim  ; 
In  life  to  glorify  Thy  power. 

In  death  to  praise  Thy  Name.     Amen. 


149 


THE  CIRCUMCISION. 


L.M. 


1  0  blessed  day,  when  first  was  poured 
The  blood  of  our  redeeming  Lord  ! 

0  blessed  day,  when  first  began 
His  sufferings  for  sinful  man  ! 

2  Scarce  born  to  this  our  world  of  woe 
His  precious  blood  begins  to  flow  ; 
The  foretaste  of  a  deadly  strife, 
The  prelude  of  a  loving  life. 

3  From  heaven  descending  to  fulfil 
The  bidding  of  His  Father's  will. 
Thus  early  He  the  victim  lies. 
The  Lamb  marked  out  for  sacrifice. 

4  For  love  of  us  His  woes  begin  ; 
The  Sinless  suffers  for  our  sin  ; 
The  Law's  great  Maker  for  our  aid 
Obedient  to  the  Law  is  made. 

5  The  wound  He  through  the  Law  endures 
Our  freedom  from  that  Law  secures  ; 
Henceforth  a  holier  law  prevails. 

The  law  of  love  which  never  fails. 

6  Lord,  circumcise  our  hearts,  we  pray. 
And  take  what  is  not  Thine  away  ; 
Thy  Name,  Thy  likeness  may  they  bear; 
Oh,  stamp  Thy  holy  image  there. 

Amen. 


150 

1 


7s. 


Jesus  !  Name  of  wondrous  love  ! 
Name  all  other  names  above  ! 
Unto  which  must  every  knee 
Bow  in  deep  humility. 


2  Jesus  !  Name  decreed  of  old: 
To  the  maiden  mother  told. 
Kneeling  in  her  lowly  cell. 
By  the  angel  Gabriel. 

3  Jesus  !  Name  of  priceless  worth 
To  the  fallen  sons  of  earth. 
For  the  promise  that  it  gave, 
"Jesus  shall  His  people  save." 

4  Jesus  !  Nam.e  of  mercy  mild, 
Given  to  the  holy  Child, 
When  the  cup  of  human  woe 
First  He  tasted  here  below. 

5  Jesus  !  only  Name  that's  given 
Under  all  the  mighty  heaven, 
Whereby  man,  to  sin  enslaved. 
Bursts  his  fetters,  and  is  saved. 

6  Jesus  !  Name  of  wondrous  love  ! 
Human  Name  of  God  above; 
Pleading  only  this  we  flee. 
Helpless,  0  our  God,  to  Thee. 

Also  the  following  : 

365  To  the  Name  of  our  salvation. 

366  Conquering  kings  their  titles  take. 

367  There  is  a  Name  I  love  to  hear. 


THE  CONVERSION  OF  ST.  PAUL. 
151  L.M. 

1  To  Thee.  0  God,  we  Gentiles  pay 
Our  thanks,  on  our  Apostle's  day : 
Whose  doctrine,  like  the  thunder,  sounds 
Throughout  the  wide  world's  farthest 

bounds. 

2  0  bliss  of  Paul,  beyond  all  thought! 
To  Paradise,  yet  living,  caught, 

He  hears  the  heavenly  mysteries  there. 
Which  mortal  tongue  cannot  declare. 

3  The  Word's  blest  seed  around  he  flings; 
And  straight  a  mighty  harvest  springs  : 
And  fruits  of  holy  deeds  supply 

God"s  everlasting  granary. 

4  The  lamp  his  holy  lore  displays 

Hath  filled  the  world  with  glorious  rays: 
And  doubt  and  error  are  o'erthrown. 
That  truth  may  reign,  and  reign  alone. 

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OTHER  FEASTS  A^D   FASTS. 


152 


7.6. 


1  We  sing  the  glorious  conquest 

Before  Damascus'  gate, 
When  Saul,  the  Church's  spoiler, 

Came  breathing  threats  and  hate; 
The  ravening  wolf  rushed  forward 

Full  early  to  the  prey ; 
But  lo!  the  Shepherd  met  him, 

And  bound  him  fast  to-day. 

2  Oh,  glory  most  excelling 

That  smote  across  his  path  ! 
Oh,  light  that  pierced  and  blinded 

The  zealot  in  his  wrath  ! 
Oh,  voice  that  spake  within  him 

The  calm  reproving  word  ! 
Oh,  love  that  sought  and  held  him 

The  bondman  of  his  Lord  ! 

3  O  Wisdom,  ordering  all  things 

In  order  strong  and  sweet, 
What  nobler  spoil  was  ever 

Cast  at  the  Victor's  feet  ? 
What  wiser  master-builder 

E'er  wrought  at  Thine  employ 
Than  he,  til]  now  so  furious 

Thy  building  to  destroy  ? 

4  Lord,  teach  Thy  Church  the  lesson, 

Still  in  her  darkest  hour 
Of  weakness  and  of  danger 

To  trust  Thy  hidden  power: 
Thy  grace  by  ways  mysterious 

The  wi'ath  of  man  can  bind, 
And  in  Thy  boldest  foeman 

Thy  chosen  saint  can  find. 


THE  PURIFICATION. 

153 

1  In  His  temple  now  behold  Him, 
See  the  long-expected  Lord  ! 

Ancient  prophets  had  foretold  Him ; 
God  hath  now  fulfilled  His  word. 

Now  to  praise  Him,  His  redeemed 
Shall  break  forth  with  one  accord. 

3  In  the  arms  of  her  who  bore  Him, 
Virgin  pure,  behold  Him  lie. 
While  His  aged  saints  adore  Him, 

Ere  in  perfect  faith  they  die  : 
Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Lo,  the  incarnate  God  most  high  ! 
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8.7. 


3  Jesus,  by  Thy  Presentation, 

Thou,  Who  didst  for  us  endure, 
Make  us  see  Thy  great  salvation. 

Seal  us  with  Thy  promise  sure ; 
And  present  us  in  Thy  glory 

To  Thy  Father  cleansed  and  pure. 

4  Prince  and  Author  of  salvation. 

Be  Thy  boundless  love  our  theme! 
Jesus,  praise  to  Thee  be  given 

By  the  world  Thou  didst  redeem, 
With  the  Father  and  the  Spirit, 

Lord  of  majesty  supreme!     Amen. 


154 


6.6.6.6.8.8. 


1  Rejoice  ye  sons  of  men ! 
Your  brightest  praises  yield  ! 
The  everlasting  Son 

See  in  the  flesh  revealed  ! 
The  world's  Redeemer  comes  to-day 
His  own  redemption's  price  to  pay! 

2  Lo!  Simeon's  saintly  arms 
The  holy  burden  bear; 

He  sees  with  raptured  eye 

His  true  salvation  there. 
The  weary  waiting  now  is  past: 
The  long-expected  comes  at  last. 

3  The  aged  saint's  embrace 
The  blessed  mother  saw, 
And  on  his  words  so  strange 
She  mused  with  silent  awe. 

What  conflict  for  her  Child  is  stored? 
And  what  for  her  this  piercing  sword? 

4  0  Saviour,  in  Thy  courts 
We  all  our  sins  confess : 
But  Thou  didst  once  for  us 
Fulfil  all  righteousness. 

Impure,  unclean,  oh,  may  we  be 
Presented  pure  and  clean  in  Thee! 

5  And  when,  0  God  made  Man, 
Upon  our  waiting  eye. 

In  glorious  might  revealed, 

Salvation  draweth  nigh ; 
In  that  great  day  Thy  servants  bless, 
And  be  "  the  Lord  our  Righteousness"! 

Amen. 


OTHER  FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 


155 


S.M. 


Behold  ;i  humble  train 

The  courts  of  God  draw  near; 
A  virgin  mother  and  her  babe 

Before  the  Lord  appear. 


2  0  wondrous,  blessed  sight  ! 

To  faithful  eyes  made  known, 

That  lowly  babe — the  mighty  God, 

The  Prince  of  Peace,  they  own. 


3  And  now  this  temple  shines 
With  glory  far  more  bright 
Than  e'er  the  former  temple  saw. 
E'en  at  its  greatest  height. 


4  The  cloud  indeed  was  there, 
The  symbol  of  the  Lord : 
But  here  the  Lord  Himself  appears, 
The  true,  incarnate  Word. 


5  Blest  Saviour,  come  once  more 
With  power  and  grace  divine; 
Our  hearts  Thy  living  temples  make. 
Wholly  and  ever  Thine.     Amen. 


156 


6s. 


Hail  to  the  Lord  Who  comes, 
Comes  to  His  temple  gate; 
Not  with  His  angel  host. 
Not  in  His  kingly  state : 
No  shouts  proclaim  Him  nigh. 
No  crowds  His  coming  wait. 


2  But,  borne  upon  the  shrine 
Of  Mary's  gentle  breast. 
Watched  by  her  duteous  love, 
In  her  fond  arms  at  rest: 
Thus  to  His  Father's  house 
He  comes,  the  heavenly  Guest. 


Hail  to  the  great  First-born 
Whose  ransom-price  they  pay! 
The  Son,  before  all  worlds; 
The  Child  of  man,  to-day; 
That  He  might  ransom  us 
Who  still  in  bondage  lay. 
4 


0  Light  of  all  the  earth. 
Thy  children  wait  for  Thee! 
Come  to  Thy  temples  here, 
That  we,  from  sin  set  free. 
Before  Thy  Father's  face 
May  all  presented  be!     Amen. 


157 


ST.  MATTHIAS. 


7s. 


Bishop  of  the  souls  of  men, 

When  the  foeman's  step  is  nigh. 

When  the  wolf  lays  wait  by  night 
For  the  lambs  continually. 

Watch,  0  Lord,  about  us  keep. 

Guard  us.  Shepherd  of  tliQ  sheep. 

When  the  hireling  flees  away. 

Caring  only  for  his  gold. 
And  the  gate  unguarded  stands 

At  the  entrance  to  the  fold, 
Stand,  0  Lord,  Thy  flock  before. 
Thou  the  Guardian,  Thou  the  Dooi'. 

Lord,  Whose  guiding  finger  ruled 

In  the  casting  of  the  lot. 
That  Thy  Church  might  fill  the  throne 

Of  the  lost  Iscariot, 
In  our  trouble  ever  thus 
Stand,  good  Master,  nigh  to  us. 

When  the  saints  their  order  take 

In  the  New  Jerusalem, 
And  Matfcliias  stands  elect, 

Give  us  part  and  lot  with  him, 
Where  in  Thine  own  dwelling-place 
We  may  witness  face  to  face. 


158 


THE  ANNUNCIATION. 


8.7. 


1  The  angel  sped  on  wings  of  light, 
With  wondrous  tidings  laden  ; 
He  came  from  heaven's  unclouded  height 
To  greet  a  lowly  maiden. 

3  For  God  upon  her  low  estate 
Had  looked  with  royal  favor  ; 
And  all  earth's  kindreds  celebrate 
The  mighty  gift  He  gave  her. 

3  Oh,  awful  bliss!  that  from  her  womb 

Should  spring  the  Uncreated, 

The  great  and  holy  One.  for  Whom 

The  world  so  long  had  waited. 

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OTHER  FEASTS  AND  FASTS. 


4  O  Son  divine  !  we  fain  would  trace 

Thy  mother's  steps  so  lowly, 
Her  joys  and  woes,  her  saintly  grace, 
Her  life  so  calm  and  holy. 

5  But  lo !  as  all  too  near  we  press, 

A  veil  the  scene  enfoldeth  ! 
No  tongue  may  sing  its  loveliness, 
No  eye  its  peace  beholdeth  ! 

6  And  as  we  read  with  kindling  eye 

This  day's  all-gracious  story, 
The  blessed  mother  passeth  by, 
And  Thine  is  ail  the  glory ! 


159  S.M. 

1  Praise  we  the  Lord  this  day, 

This  day  so  long  foretold, 
Whose  promise  shone  with  cheering  ray 
On  waiting  saints  of  old. 

2  The  prophet  gave  the  sign 

For  faithful  men  to  read; 
A  virgin  born  of  David's  line, 
Shall  bear  the  promised  Seed. 

3  Ask  not  how  this  should  be. 

But  worship  and  adore, 
Like  her  whom  heaven's  majesty 
Came  down  to  shadow  o'er. 

4  Meekly  she  bowed  her  head 

To  hear  the  gracious  word, 
Mary,  the  pure  and  lowly  maid, 
The  favored  of  the  Lord. 

5  Blessed  shall  be  her  name 

In  all  the  Church  on  earth, 
Through  whom  that  wondrous  mercy  came, 
The  incarnate  Saviour's  birth. 


160 


ST.  MARK. 


7.6. 


1  We  praise  Thy  grace,  0  Saviour, 

That  beareth  with  us  long. 
And  ever  out  of  weakness 
Thy  servants  maketh  strong. 

2  The  saint,  who  left  his  comrades, 

And  turned  back  from  the  fight, 
Behold  at  last  victorious 
In  Thy  prevailing  might ! 
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3  From  Thee,  Lord,  came  the  courage, 
Once  more  to  front  the  host : 
Thy  strength,  most  mighty  Saviour, 
In  weakness  shineth  most. 


4  Thy  love  Thy  saint  hath  numbei'ed 
Among  the  blessed  Four, 
And  all  the  world  rejoiceth 
To  learn  his  Gospel-lore. 


5  O  Lord,  our  human  weakness 
With  pitying  eye  behold; 
Uplift  the  fainting  spirit, 
And  make  the  coward  bold. 


6  O  Jesus,  glorious  Victor 
O'er  all  the  hosts  of  sin, 
In  us  Thy  strength  make  perfect, 
In  us  the  victory  win.     Amen. 


ST.  PHILIP  AND  ST.  JAMES. 


161 


L.M. 


1   There  is  one  way,  and  only  one, 

Out  of  our  gloom,  and  sin,  and  care, 
To  that  fair  land  where  shines  no  sun 
Because  the  face  of  God  is  there. 


There  is  one  truth,  the  truth  of  God, 
That  Christ  came  down  from  heaven  to 
show, 

One  life  that  His  redeeming  blood 
Has  won  for  all  His  saints  below. 


3  The  lore  from  Philip  once  concealed. 
To  us  is  fully  known  in  Christ ; 
In  Him  the  Father  is  revealed, 
And  all  our  longing  is  sufficed. 


4  And  still  unwavering  faith  holds  sure 

The  words  that  James  wrote  sternly  down; 
Except  we  labor  and  endure, 
We  cannot  win  the  heavenly  crown. 


5  0  Way  divine,  through  gloom  and  strife, 
Bring  us  Tliy  Father's  face  to  see: 
0  heavenly  Truth.  0  precious  Jjife, 
At  last,  at  last,  to  rest  in  Thee. 


OTHER   FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 


162  CM. 

1  Blest  be,  0  Lord,  the  grace  of  love 

Shed  on  our  hearts  by  Thee; 
Which  makes  to  us  another's  soul 
Dear  as  our  own  to  be. 

2  "Follow  thou  Me,"  the  heavenly  Guide 

Jesus  to  Philip  said  ; 
He  followed  Christ,  and  on  the  way, 
To  heaven  he  others  led. 

3  The  heart  that  loves  and  leads  to  Thee, 

Is  nurtured  by  Thy  grace; 
And  in  the  apostolic  band 
Now  Phili[)  finds  a  place. 

4  To-day  with  Thine  own  brother,  Lord, 

Philip  is  linked  in  love ; 
A  brother  to  that  brother  joined 
By  graces  from  above. 

5  Not  by  the  ties  of  flesh  and  blood 

Thy  kinsmen,  Lord,  ai"e  we  ; 
But  fellowship  in  holy  love 
Is  brotherhood  to  Thee. 

6  Oh,  bring  us  to  that  holy  place, 

That  heavenly  home  above, 
Where  brethren  shall  united  be, 
Aiad  every  word  be  love.     Amen. 

Also  the  following: 
530  Thou  art  the  Way,  to  Thee  alone. 


ST.  BARNABAS. 


163 


11.10.11.10. 


1  0  Son  of  God,  our  Captain  of  salvation. 

Thyself  by  suffering  schooled  to  human 

grief. 
We  bless  Thee  for  Thy  sons  of  consolation, 
Who  follow  in  the  steps  of   Thee  their 

Chief ; 

2  Those   whom   Thy   Spirit's   dread   vocation 

severs 

To  lead  the  vanguard  of  Thy  conquering 
host ; 
Whose  toilsome  years  are  spent  in  brave  en- 
deavors 

To  bear  Thy  saving  Name  from  coast  to 
coast : 


3  Those  whose  bright  faith  makes  feeble  hearts 
grow  stronger. 
And  sends  fresh  warriors  to  the  great  cam- 
paign , 
Bids   the   lone    convert   feel    estranged   no 
longer. 
And  wins  the  sundered  to  be  one  again  ; 


4  And  all  true  helners,  patient,  kind,  and  skill- 
ful, 
Who  shed  Thy  light  across  our  darkened 
earth. 
Counsel  the  doubting,  and  restrain  the  will- 
ful. 
Soothe  the  sick  bed,  and  share  the  chil- 
dren's mirth. 


5  Such  was  Thy  Levite,  strong  in  self  oblation 

To  cast  his  all  at  Thine  Apostles'  feet ; 
He  whose  new  name,  through  every  Christian 
nation, 
From  age  to  age  our  thankful  strains  re- 
peat. 

6  Thus,  Lord,  Thy  Barnabas  in  memory  keep- 

ing, 

Still  be  Thy  Church's  watchword,  '•  Com- 
fort ye ; " 
Till  in  our   Father's   house   shall   end   our 
weeping, 

And  all  our  wants  be  satisfied  in  Thee. 


164 


7.6. 


1  The  son  of  Consolation ! 

Of  Levi's  priestly  line. 
Filled  with  the  Holy  Spirit 

And  fervent  faith  divine, 
With  lowly  self-oblation, 

For  Christ  an  offering  meet, 
He  laid  his  earthly  riches 

At  the  Apostles'  feet. 

2  The  son  of  Consolation  ! 

Oh,  name  of  soothing  balm  ! 
It  fell  on  sick  and  weary 

Like  breath  of  heaven's  own  calm  ! 
And  the  blest  son  of  Comfort 

With  fearless,  loving  hand 
The  Gentiles'  great  Apostle 

Led  to  the  faithful  band. 
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OTHER   FEASTS  AND   FASTS. 


The  son  of  Consolation  ! 

Drawn  near  unto  his  Loid, 
He  won  the  martyr's  glory, 

And  jjassed  to  his  reward. 
With  him  is  faith  now  ended, 

For  ever  lost  in  sight, 
But  love,  made  perfect,  fills  him 

With  praise,  and  joy,  and  light. 

The  son  of  Consolation  ! 

Loi'd,  hear  our  humble  prayer 
That  each  of  us  Thy  children 

Such  blessed  name  may  bear! 
That  we,  sweet  comfort  shedding 

O'er  liomes  of  pain  and  woe, 
Midst  sickness  and  in  prisons. 

May  seek  Thee  here  below. 

The  sons  of  Consolation  ! 

Oh,  what  their  bliss  will  be, 
When  Christ  the  King  shall  tell  them 

"Ye  did  it  unto  Me"! 
The  merciful  and  loving 

The  Lord  of  life  shall  own, 
And  as  His  priceless  jewels 

Shall  set  them  round  His  throne. 


THE  NATIVITY 
OP  ST.  JOHN  BAPTIST. 


165 


L.M. 


1  When  Christ  the  Lord  would  come  on  earth, 

His  messenger  before  Him  went; 
The  greatest  born  of  mortal  birth, 
And  charged  with  words  of  deep  intent. 

2  The  least  of  all  that  here  attend 

Hath  honor  greater  far  than  he ; 
He  was  the  Bridegroom's  joyful  friend, 
His  Body  and  His  Spouse  are  we: 

3  A  higher  race,  the  sons  of  light, 

Of  water  and  the  Spirit  born  ; 
He  the  last  star  of  parting  night. 
And  we  the  children  of  the  morn! 

4  And,  as  he  boldly  spake  Thy  word, 

And  joyed  to  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
Thus  may  Thy  pastors  teach,  0  Lord  ; 
And  thus  Thy  hearing  Church  rejoice. 

Amen. 
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166 

1 


S.M. 


The  heavenly  King  must  come 

His  desert  realm  to  see  ; 
Must  leave  His  own  eternal  home, 

And  all  His  majesty. 

2  And  lo  1  before  Him  sent 

His  herald,  who  must  cry 
And  never  spare,  "  Repent,  repent; 
Your  King,  your  God,  is  nigh !  " 

3  He,  when  his  work  is  done, 

Must  see  his  light  decay, 
Must  hail  with  joy  the  brighter  Sun, 
The  glorious  King  of  day. 

4  O  Lord,  0  King,  0  Sun, 

Whose  messenger  he  came, 
Baptize  us  all,  most  holy  One, 
In  Thy  re  lining  flame. 

5  Give  us  Thy  grace,  that  we 

All  evil  may  forsake, 
May  boldly  speak  the  truth  for  Thee, 
The  lowest  place  may  take. 

6  So,  when  Thou  eom'st  again, 

Thy  realm  redeemed  to  see. 
Thy  steps  shall  find  'mid  hearts  of  men 
A  way  made  straight  for  Thee. 


167 


ST.  PETER. 


6.  G.  6. 6. 8. 8. 


"Thou  art  the  Christ.  O  Lord, 

The  Son  of  God  most  high !  " 

For  ever  be  adored 

That  Name  in  earth  and  sky. 
In  which,  though  mortal  strength  may  fail, 
The  saints  of  God  at  last  prevail ! 

Oh,  surely  he  was  blest 

With  blessedness  unpriced, 

Who,  taught  of  God,  confessed 

The  Godhearl  in  the  Christ ! 
For  of  Thy  Church,  Lord,  Thou  didst  own 
Thy  saint  a  true  foundation-stone. 

Thrice  fallen,  thrice  restored! 

The  bitter  lesson  learnt, 

That  heart  for  Thee,  0  Lord, 

With  triple  ardor  burnt. 
The  cross  lie  took,  he  laid  not  down 
Until  he  grasped  the  martyr's  crown. 


OTHER    FEASTS  AND   FASTS. 


Oh,  bright  triumphant  faith! 

Oh,  courage  void  of  fears! 

Oh,  love,  most  strong  in  death! 

Oh,  penitential  tears! 
By  these,  Lord,  keep  us  lest  we  fall. 
And  make  us  go  where  Thou  shalt  call. 

Amen. 


168 


9.8. 


0  Rock  of  ages,  one  Foundation, 

On  which  the  living  Church  doth  rest, — 
The  Church,  whose  walls  are  strong  salva- 
tion, 
Whose   gates  are   praise, — Thy  Name  be 
blest! 


2  Son  of  the  living  God!  Oh,  call  us 

Once  and  again  to  follow  Thee! 
And  give  us  strength,  whate'er  befal  us. 
Thy  true  disciples  still  to  be. 

3  When  fears  appal,  and  faith  is  failing, 

Make  Thy  voice  heard  o'er  wind  and  wave, 
"  Why  doubt?"  and  in  Thy  love  prevailing 
Put  forth  Thine  liand  to  help  and  save. 

4  And  if  our  coward  hearts  deny  Thee, 

In  inmost  thought,  in  deed,  or  word. 
Let  not  our  hardness  still  defy  Thee, 
But  with  a  look  subdue  us,  Lord. 

5  Oh,  strengthen  Thou  our  weak  endeavor 

Thee  in  Thy  sheep  to  sen'^e  and  tend, 
To  give  ourselves  to  Thee  for  ever, 
And  find  Thee  with  us  to  the  end  ! 

Amen. 


ST.  JAMES. 


169 


L.M. 


1  We  praise  Thy  Name.  0  Lord  most  high, 
Redeemer  of  our  souls  from  death, 
And  all  Thy  mercies  magnify. 

In  making  known  Thy  saving  faith. 

3  Thou  didst  the  humble  fisher  call. 
Beside  the  shores  of  Galilee: 
At  Thy  command  he  gave  up  all. 
And  left  his  nets  to  follow  Thee. 


3  0  happy  choice,  for  earthly  toil. 

The  strife  to  rescue  souls  from  sin : 
For  treasures  that  may  rust  and  spoil, 
The  crown  of  heavenly  life  to  win. 

4  0  favored  one,  who,  ere  he  knew 

The  sharpness  of  the  coming  cross, 

Of  Thy  bright  beauty  caught  the  view 

That  turns  to  gain  all  earthly  loss. 

5  Thy  promise  is  fulfilled,  and  he 

Dares  in  thy  painful  steps  to  go; 
To  drink  Thy  cup  of  agony, 
And  drain  the  bitter  dregs  of  woe. 

6  Grant,  Lord,  that  hope  of  seeing  Thee 

In  bliss,  may  us  with  courage  nerve, 
The  world  and  all  its  pomp  to  flee, 
Our  cross  to  bear  and  Thee  to  serve. 

Amen. 


170 


CM. 


1  For  all  Thy  saints,  a  noble  throng, 

Who  fell  by  fire  and  sword, 
Who  soon  were  called,  or  waited  long. 
We  praise  Thy  Name,  0  Lord. 

2  For  him  who  left  his  father's  side. 

Nor  lingered  by  the  shore. 
When,  softer  than  the  weltering  tide. 
Thy  summons  glided  o'er; 

3  Who  stood  beside  the  maiden  dead. 

Who  climbed  the  mount  with  Thee, 
And  saw  the  glory  round  Thy  head, 
One  of  Thy  chosen  three  ; 

4  Who  knelt  beneath  the  olive  shade. 

Who  drank  Thy  cup  of  pain. 
And  passed  from  Herod's  flashing  blade 
To  see  Thy  face  again. 

5  Lord  give  us  grace,  and  give  us  love, 

Like  him  to  leave  behind 
Earth's  cares  and  joys,  and  look  above 
With  true  and  earnest  mind. 

6  So  shall  we  learn  to  drink  Thy  cup. 

So  meek  and  firm  be  found. 
When  Thou  shalt  come  to  take  us  up 
Where  Thine  elect  are  crowned. 
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OTHER  FEASTS  AND   FASTS. 


THE  TRANSFIGURATION. 
171  8s 

1  Lord,  it  is  good  for  us  to  be 

High  on  tlu^  mountain  here  with  Thee; 
Where  stand  revealed  to  mortal  gaze 
Those  glorious  saints  of  other  days; 
Who  once  received  on  Horeb's  height 
The  eternal  laws  of  truth  and  right; 
Or  caught  the  still  small  whisper,  higher 
Than  storm,  than  earthquake,  or  than  fire. 

2  Lord,  it  is  good  for  us  to  be 
Entranced,  en  wrapt,  alone  with  Thee; 
And  watch  Thy  glistering  raiment  glow 
Whiter  than  Ilermon's  whitest  snow, 
The  human  lineaments  that  shine 
Irradiant  with  a  light  divine  : 

Till  we  too  change  from  grace  to  grace, 
Gazing  on  that  transfigured  face. 

3  Lord,  it  is  good  for  us  to  be 

Here  on  the  holy  mount  with  Thee  ; 
When  darkling  in  the  depths  of  night, 
When  dazzled  with  excess  of  light, 
We  bow  before  the  heavenly  voice 
That  bids  bewildered  souls  rejoice, 
Though  love  wax  cold,  and  faith  be  dim, 
"This  is  My  Son;  Oh,  hear  ye  Him!  " 


172 


8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 


1  With  trembling  awe  the  chosen  three 

The  holy  mount  ascended, 
Where,  wrapped  in  blissful  ecstasy. 

They  saw  the  \asion  splendid ; 
Their  Lord  arrayed  in  living  light, 
And  on  His  left  hand  and  His  right 

By  glorious  saints  attended. 

3  0  vision  bright,  too  bright  to  tell, 
The  joys  of  heaven  unveiling! 
How  precious  on  those  hearts  it  fell. 
When  earthly  hopes  were  failing; 
When,  saints  no  more  on  either  side. 
Between  the  thieves  the  Saviour  died, 
'Mid  hate  and  scorn  and  railing ! 

3  Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  some  vision  brief, 
Of  future  triumph  telling. 
Gilding  with  hope  our  night  of  grief, 

Our  clouds  of  fear  dispelling. 
If  the  dim  foretaste  was  so  bright. 
Oh,  what  shall  be  the  dazzling  light 
Of  Thy  eternal  dwelling!     Amen. 
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173 


L.M. 


1  0  wondrous  type!  0  vision  fair 

Of  glory  that  the  Church  shall  share. 
Which  Christ  upon  the  mountain  shows. 
Where  brighter  than  the  sun  He  glows ! 

2  From  age  to  age  the  tale  declare. 
How  with  the  three  disciples  there. 
Where  Moses  and  Elias  meet. 

The  Lord  holds  converse  high  and  sweet. 

3  With  shining  face  and  bright  array, 
Christ  deigns  to  manifest  to-day 
What  glory  shall  be  theirs  above, 
Who  joy  in  God  with  perfect  love. 

4  And  faithful  hearts  are  raised  on  high 
By  this  great  vision's  mystery  ; 

For  which  in  joyful  strains  we  raise 
The  voice  of  prayer,  the  hymn  of  pi-aise. 

5  0  Father,  with  the  eternal  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit  ever  One, 
Vouchsafe  to  bring  us  by  Thy  grace 

To  see  Thy  glory  face  to  face.  Amen. 

Also  the  following: 
521  Upon  the  holy  mount  they  stood. 


ST.  BARTHOLOMEW. 

174  8.7. 

1.  King  of  saints,  to  whom  the  number 
Of  Thy  starry  host  is  known. 
Many  a  name,  by  man  forgotten, 
Lives  for  ever  round  Thy  throne : 

Lights,  which  earth-born  mists  have  dark- 
ened. 
There  are  shining  full  and  cleai'. 
Princes  in  the  court  of  heaven. 
Nameless,  unremembered  here. 

2  In  the  roll  of  Thine  apostles 

One  there  stands,  Bartholomew, 
He  for  whom  to-day  we  offer. 
Year  by  year,  our  praises  due  : 

How  he  toiled  for  Thee  and  suffered 
None  on  earth  can  now  record; 

All  his  saintly  life  is  hidden 
In  the  knowledge  of  his  Lord. 


OTHER    FEASTS  AND  FASTS. 


3  Noted  well,  it  all  is  written 

In  the  Lamb's  great  book  of  life, 
All  the  faith,  and  prayer,  and  patience, 
All  the  toiling,  and  the  strife  : 

There  are  told  Thy  hidden  treasures  ; 

Number  us,  0  Lord,  with  them, 
When  Thou  makest  up  the  jewels 

Of  Thy  living  diadem. 


ST.  MATTHEW. 


175 


L.M. 


1  Behold,  the  Master  passeth  by ! 

Oh,  seest  thou  not  His  pleading  eye? 

With  low  sad  voice  He  calleth  thee, 

"  Leave  this  vain  world,  and  follow  Me." 

2  O  soul,  bowed  down  with  harrowing  care, 
Hast  thou  no  thought  for  heaven  to  spare? 
From  earthly  toils  lift  up  thine  eye ; 
Behold,  the  Master  passeth  by! 

3  One  heard  Him  calling  long  ago, 
And  straightway  left  all  things  below. 
Counting  his  earthly  gain  as  loss 

For  Jesus  and  His  blessed  cross. 

4  That  "  follow  Me  "  his  faithful  ear 
Seemed  every  day  afresh  to  hear: 
Its  echoes  stirred  his  spirit  still, 

And  fired  his  hope,  and  nerved  his  will. 

5  God  gently  calls  us  every  day: 
Why  should  we  then  our  bliss  delay? 
He  calls  to  heaven  and  endless  light: 
Why  should  we  love  the  dreary  night? 

6  Praise,  Lord,  to  Thee  for  Matthew's  call, 
At  which  he  rose  and  left  his  all: 
Thou,  Lord,  e'en  now  art  calling  me; 

I  will  leave  all,  and  follow  Thee. 


ST.  MICHAEL  AND  ALL  ANGELS. 

176  10s. 

1  Stai's  of  the  morning,  so  gloriously  bright. 
Filled  with  celestial  splendor  and  light. 
These  that,  where  night  never  followeth  day. 
Raise  the  "  Thrice  Holy  "  song  ever  and  aye: 


2  These  are  Thy  ministers,  these   dost  Thou 

own. 
Lord  God  of  Sabaoth,  nearest  Thy  throne ; 
These  are  Thy  messengers,  these  dost  Thou 

send, 
Help  of  the  helpless  ones !  man  to  defend. 

3  These  keep  the    guard   amid  Salem's    dear 

bowers, 
Thrones,  Principalities.  Virtues,  and  Powers, 
Where,  with  the  living  Ones,  mystical  Four, 
Cherubim,  Seraphim  bow  and  adore. 

4  Still  let  them  succor  us  ;  still  let  them  fight, 
Lord  of  angelic  hosts,  battling  for  right  ; 
Till,   where  their  anthems  they  ceaselessly 

pour. 
We  with  the  angels  may  bow  and  adore. 

Amen. 


177 


8.7. 


1  Where  the  angel-hosts  adore  Thee, 

Thou,  0  God,  in  heaven  dost  reign  ; 
At  Thy  word  they  rose  around  Thee, 
And  Thy  word  doth  them  sustain. 

2  Thousand  times  ten  thousand,  bending 

At  Thy  throne,  their  homage  pay; 
Flames  of  fire  in  strength  excelling. 
Swift  Thy  pleasure  to  obey. 

3  Fashioned  in  a  wondrous  order. 

Thee  they  serve,  their  Lord  and  King : 
Grant  that  in  our  cares  and  dangers 
They  may  timely  succor  bring. 

4  Praise  to  Thee  who  hast  created 

Earth  and  heaven  with  all  their  host ; 
Praise  to  Thee,  O  God  most  mighty. 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.     Amen, 


178 


D.C.M. 


1  Father,  before  Thy  throne  of  light 
The  guardian  angels  bend. 
And  ever  in  Thy  presence  bright 

Their  psalms  adoring  blend  ; 
And  casting  down  each  golden  crown 

Beside  the  crystal  sea, 
With  voice  and  lyre,  in  happy  choir 
Hymn  glory.  Lord,  to  Thee. 
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OTHER   FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 


2  And  as  the  rainbow  lustre  falls 

Athwart  their  glowing  wings, 
While  seraph  unto  seraph  calls. 

And  each  Thy  goodness  sings; 
Oh !  may  we  feel,  as  low  we  kneel 

To  pray  Thee  for  Thy  grace, 
That  Thou  art  here  for  all  who  fear 

The  brightness  of  Thy  face. 

3  Here  where  the  angels  see  us  come 

To  worship  day  by  day, 
Teach  us  to  seek  our  heavenly  home, 

And  serve  Thee  e'en  as  they; 
With  them  to  raise  our  notes  of  praise. 

With  them  Thy  love  to  own  ; 
That  boyhood's  time  and  manhood's  prime, 

Be  Thine,  and  Thine  alone!     Amen. 


ST.  LUKE. 


179 


CM. 


1  Oh,  blest  was  he,  whose  earlier  skill 
The  suffering  frame  made  whole, 
Called,  Lord,  by  Thee  from  deadlier  woes 
To  heal  the  dying  sovil ! 

3  0  true  Physician !  heal  the  souls 
That  sick  and  wounded  lie; 
With  wholesome  medicine  of  Thy  word 
Oh,  heal  them  lest  they  die! 

3  Lord,  to  our  nature  cleaveth  still 

The  leprosy  of  sin  ; 
Put  forth  Thy  hand  and  touch  us,  Lord, 
And  make  us  clean  within. 

4  Lo !  souls  are  lying  cold  and  dead 

In  palsy's  numbing  chain  ; 
Speak  Thou  the  word  of  power,  good  Lord, 
And  bid  them  live  again. 

5  The  fever  burns  in  guilty  breasts, 

Hot  passion's  wilful  fire; 
Calm  Thou  the  storm  with  words  of  peace, 
And  quell  each  vain  desire. 

6  0  Jesus,  healer  of  all  ills. 

To  Thee  for  help  we  flee  ; 
Our  souls,  by  Thine  all  cleansing  grace. 
From  every  bond  set  free.  Amen. 

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180 


L.M. 


1  What  thanks  and  praise  to  Thee  we  owe, 
0  Priest  and  Sacrifice  divine, 

For  Thy  dear  saint  through  whom  we  know 
So  many  gracious  words  of  Thine; 

2  Whom  Thou  didst  choose  to  tell  the  tale 
Of  all  Thy  manhood's  toils  and  tears. 
And  for  a  moment  lift  the  veil 

That  hides  Thy  boyhood's  spotless  years. 

3  And  still  the  Church  through  all  her  days 
Uplifts  the  strains  that  never  cease, 

The  blessed  Virgin's  hymn  of  praise, 
The  aged  Simeon's  words  of  peace. 

4  O  happy  saint!  whose  sacred  page, 
So  rich  in  words  of  truth  and  love. 
Pours  on  the  Church  from  age  to  age 
This  healing  unction  from  above  ; 

5  The  witness  of  the  Saviour's  life, 
The  great  apostle's  chosen  friend 
Through  weary  years  of  toil  and  strife, 
And  still  found  faithful  to  the  end. 

6  So  grant  us,  Lord,  like  him  to  live. 
Beloved  by  man,  approved  by  Thee, 
Till  Thou  at  last  the  summons  give,  ■ 
And  we,  with  him.  Thy  face  shall  see. 

Amen. 


ST.  SIMON  AND  ST.  JUDE. 


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8.7. 


1  Thou  Who  sentest  Thine  apostles 

Two  and  two  before  Thy  face, 
Partners  in  the  night  of  toiling, 

Heirs  together  of  Thy  grace. 
Throned  at  length,  their  labors  ended, 

Each  in  his  appointed  place; 

2  Praise  to  Thee  for  those  Thy  champions 

Whom  our  hymns  to-day  proclaim  ; 
One,  whose  zeal  by  Thee  enlightened 

Burned  anew  with  nobler  flame; 
One,  the  kinsman  of  Thy  childhood, 

Brought  at  last  to  know  Thy  Name. 

3  Praise  to  Thee!  Thy  fire  within  them 

Spake  in  love,  and  wrought  in  power; 
Seen  in  mighty  signs  and  wonders 

In  Thy  Church's  morning  hour  ; 
Heard  in  tones  of  sternest  warning 

When  the  storms  began  to  lower. 


OTHER  FEASTS   AND    FASTS. 


4  Once  again  those  storms  are  breaking  ; 

Hearts  are  failing,  love  grows  cold  ; 
Faith  is  darkened,  sin  abounding; 

Grievous  wolves  assail  Thy  fold : 
Save  us,  Lord,  our  one  Salvation  ; 

Save  the  faith  revealed  of  old. 

5  Call  the  erring  by  Thy  pity; 

Warn  the  tempted  by  Thy  fear  ; 
Keep  us  true  to  Thine  allegiance, 

Counting  life  itself  less  dear. 
Standing  firmer,  holding  faster, 

As  we  see  the  end  draw  near: 

6  Til],  with  holy  Jude  and  Simon 

And  rhe  thousand  faithful  more, 
We,  the  good  confession  witnessed 

And  the  lifelong  conflict  o'er, 
On  the  sea  of  fire  and  crystal 

Stand,  and  wonder,  and  adore.     Amen. 


182 


CM. 


1  When  Thou,  0  Lord,  didst  send  the  twelve, 

Thy  work  of  grace  to  do. 
Then  joined  in  holy  bands  of  love 
They  went  forth  two  and  two. 

2  To-day,  0  Lord,  before  our  eyes 

Two  blest  apostles  stand, 
For  ever  in  Thy  holy  Church 
United  hand  in  hand. 

3  Jude  bids  us  for  the  holy  faith 

With  fervent  zeal  to  fight. 
And  zeal  shines  brightly  in  thy  name, 
Simon  the  Cananite. 

4  0  Lord,  send  down  into  our  hearts 

Thy  Spirit  from  above; 
And  give  us  ever  fervent  zeal 
Tempered  with  holy  love: 

5  So  may  we  with  Thy  brethren,  Lord, 

In  heavenly  glory  be ! 
For  fellowship  in  holy  love 
Is  brotherhood  to  Thee. 

6  Glory  to  Father,  and  to  Son, 

Who  clad  with  zeal  and  love, 
Sent  down  the  blessed  Comforter, 
The  pure  and  holy  Dove. 

7  O  gracious  Spirit,  ever  brood 

On  us  with  golden  wing, 
Gi\e  zeal  and  love,  that  we  Thy  praise 
In  heaven  may  alway  sing.     Amen. 


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GENERAL   FOR   SAJNTS'   DAYS. 


7.G. 


1  Prom  all  Thy  saints  in  warfare,  for  all  Thy 
samts  at  rest, 

To  Thee,  0  blessed  Jesus,  all  praises  be  ad- 
dressed. 

Thou,  Lord,  didst  win  the  battle  that  they 
might  conquerors  be; 

Their  crowns  of  living  glory  are  lit  with  rays 
from  Thee. 

[Insert  here  the  stanza  for  the  .special  Saint's  Day  to  be 
celebrated.] 


St.  Andrew. 

2  Praise,  Lord,  for  Thine  apostle,  the  first  to 

welcome  Thee, 
The  first  to  lead  his  brother  the  very  Christ 

to  see. 
With  hearts  for  Thee  made  ready,  watch  we 

throughout  the  year, 
Forward  to  lead  our  brethren  to  own  Thine 

Advent  near. 


St.  Thomas. 

3  All  praise  for  Thine  apostle,  whose  short- 

lived doubtings  prove 
Thv  perfect  twofold  nature,  the  fulness  of 

thy  love. 
On  all  who  wait  Thy  coming  shed  forth  Thy 

peace,  0  Lord, 
And  grant  us  faith  to  know  Thee,  tnie  Man,^ 

true  God,  adored. 

St.  Stephen. 

4  Praise  for  the  first  of  martyrs,  who  saw  Thee 

ready  stand 
To  aid   in   midst  of  torments,  to  plead  at 

God's  right  hand. 
Share  we  with  him,  if  summoned  by  death 

our  Lord  to  own. 
On  earth  the  faithful  witness,  in  heaven  the 

martyr  crown. 

St.  John  the  Evangelist. 

5  Praise  for  the  loved  disciple,  exile  on  Pat- 

mos'  shore: 

Praise  for  the  faithful  record  he  to  Thy  God- 
head bore ; 

Praise  for  the  mystic  vision,  through  him  to 
us  revealed. 

May  we,   in   patience  waiting,  with   I'hine 
elect  be  sealed. 

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OTHER  FEASTS  AND  FASTS. 


The  Holy  Innocents. 

Praise  foi'  Thine  infant  martyrs,  by  Thee 

with  tenderest  love 
Called  early  from  the  warfare  to  share  the 

rest  above. 
O  Rachel  !  cease  thy  weeping :  they  rest  from 

pains  and  cares. 
Lord,    grant    us    hearts    as    guileless,    and 

crowns  as  bright  as  theirs. 


The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul. 

7  Praise  for  the  light  from  heaven,  praise  for 

the  voice  of  awe, 
Praise  for  the  glorious  vision  the  persecutor 

saw. 
Thee,   Lord,  for  his  conversion,  we  glorify 

to-day : 
So  lighten  all  our  darkness  with  Thy  true 

Spirit's  ray. 

St.  Matthias. 

8  Lord,   Thine   abiding  presence  directs  the 

wondrous  choice; 

For  one  in  place  of  Judas  the  faithful  now 
rejoice. 

Thy  Church  from  false  apostles  for  ever- 
more defend. 

And  by  Thy  parting  promise  be  with  her  to 
the  end. 


St.  Mark. 

9  For  him,  0  Lord,  we  praise  Thee,  the  weak 

by  grace  made  strong, 
Whose  labors  and  whose  Gospel  enrich  our 

triumph-song. 
May  we  in  all  our  weakness  find  strength 

from  Thee  supplied, 
And  all,  as  fruitful  branches,  in  Thee,  the 

Vine,  abide. 


St.  Philip  and  St.  James. 

10  All  praise  for  Thine  apostle,  blessed  guide 
to  Greek  and  Jew, 
And  him  surnamed  Thy  brother ;  keep  us 

Thy  brethren  true, 
And  grant  us  grace    to  know  Thee,    the 

Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life; 
To  wrestle  with  temptations  till  victors  in 
the  strife. 
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St.  Barnabas. 

11  The  Son  of  Consolation,  moved  by  Thy  law 

of  love, 
Forsaking  earthly  treasures,  sought  riches 

from  above. 
As  earth  now  teems  with  increase,  let  gifts 

of  grace  descend, 
That  Thy  true  consolations  may  through 

the  world  extend. 


St.  John  Baptist. 

12  We  praise  Thee  for  the  Baptist,  forerunner 

of  the  Word, 
Our  true  Elias,  making  a  highway  for  the 

Lord. 
Of  prophets  last  and  greatest,  he  saw  Thy 

dawning  ray  : 
Make  us  the  rather  blessed,  who  love  Thy 

glorious  day. 

St.  Peter. 

13  Praise  for  Thy  great  apostle,  the  eager  and 

the  bold; 
Thrice  falling,  vet  repentant,  thrice  charged 

to  keep  Thy  fold. 
Lord,  make  Thy  pastors  faithful,  to  guard 

their  flocks  from  ill. 
And  grant  them  dauntless  courage,   with 

humble,  earnest  will. 


St.  James. 

14  For  him,  0  Lord,  we  praise  Thee,  who,  slain 

by  Herod's  sword. 
Drank  of  Thy  cup  of  suffering,  fulfilling 

thus  Thy  word. 
Curb  we  all  vain  impatience  to  read  Thy 

veiled  decree. 
And  count  it  joy  to  suffer,  if  so  brought 

nearer  Thee. 


St.  Bartholomew. 

15  All  praise  for  Thine  apostle,  the  faithful, 
pure,  and  true. 

Whom  underneath  the  fig  tree  Thine  eye 
all-seeing  knew. 

Like  Him  may  we  be  guileless,  true  Israel- 
ites indeed, 

That  Thy  abiding  presence  our  longing 
souls  may  feed. 


OTHER  FEASTS  AND  FASTS. 


St.  Matthew. 

16  Praise,   Loixl,  for  him  whose   Gospel  Tliy 

human  life  declared, 
Who,  worldly  gains  forsaking,  Th^^  path  of 

suffering  shared 
From  all  unrighteous  mammon,  oh,  give  us 

hearts  set  free, 
That  we,  whate'er  our  calling,  may  rise  and 

follow  Thee. 


St.  Luke. 

17  For  that   "beloved  physician,"  all  praise, 

whose  Gospel  shows 
The  healer  of  the  nations,  the  sharer  of  our 

woes. 
Thy  wine  and  oil,  0  Saviour,   on  braised 

hearts  deign  to  pour, 
And  with  true  balm   of   Gilead  anoint  us 

evermore. 


St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude. 

18  Praise,  Lord,  for  Thine  apostles,  who  sealed 

their  faith  to-day : 
One  love,  one  zeal  impelled  them  to  tread 

the  sacred  way. 
May  we  with  zeal  as  earnest  the  faith  of 

Christ  maintain, 
And,  bound  in  love  as  brethren,  at  length 

Thy  rest  attain. 


General  Ending. 

19  Apostles,  prophets,    martyrs,    and   all   the 

sacred  throng. 
Who  wear  the  spotless  raiments,  who  raise 

the  ceaseless  song; 
For  these,  passed  on  before  us.  Saviour,  we 

Thee  adore. 
And,  walking  in  their  footsteps,  would  serve 

Thee  moi-e  and  more. 


20  Then  praise  we  God  the  Father,  and  praise 
we  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Holy  Spirit,  eternal  Three  in 
One; 

Till  all  the  ransomed  number  fall  down  be- 
fore the  throne, 

And  honor,  power,  and  glory  ascribe  to  God 
alone.     Amen. 


ALL  SAINTS. 


184 


1  The  saints  of  God !     Their  conflict  past, 
And  life's  long  battle  won  at  last, 
No  more  they  need  the  shield  or  sword, 
They  cast  them  down  before  their  Lord: 
0  happy  saints!  forever  blest. 
At  Jesus'  feet  how  safe  your  rest ! 

3  The  saints  of  God !    Their  wanderings  done, 
No  more  their  weary  course  they  run. 
No  more  they  faint,  no  more  they  fall. 
No  foes  oppress,  no  fears  appal : 

0  happy  saints!  for  ever  blest. 

In  that  dear  home  how  sweet  your  rest! 

3  The  saints  of  God !     Life's  voyage  o'er, 
Safe  landed  on  that  blissful  shore. 

No  stormy  tempests  now  they  dread, 
No  roaring  billows  lift  their  head  : 
0  happy  saints !  for  ever  blest, 
In  that  calm  haven  of  your  rest! 

4  The  saints  of  God  their  vigil  keep 
W^hile  yet  their  mortal  bodies  sleep, 
Till  from  the  dust  they  too  shall  rise 
And  soar  triumphant  to  the  skies: 

0  happy  saints!   rejoice  and  sing: 

He  quickly  comes,  your  Lord  and  King! 

5  O  God  of  saints!  To  Thee  we  cry ; 
0  Saviour!   plead  for  us  on  high; 

0  Holy  Ghost!    our  guide  and  friend. 
Grant  us  Thy  grace  till  life  shall  end; 
That  with  all  saints  our  rest  may  be 
In  that  bright  Paradise  with  Thee! 

Amen. 


185 


P.M. 


1  For  all  the  saints,  who  from  their  labors  rest, 
Who  Thee  by  faith  before  the  world  con- 

fest, 
Thy  Name,  0  Jesus,  be  for  ever  blest. 

Alleluia. 

2  Thou  wast  their  rock,  their  fortress,  and  their 

might : 
Thou,  Lord,  their  Captain  in  the  well-fought 

fight; 
Thou,  in  the  darkness  drear  the  Light  of 

Light.  Alleluia. 

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OTHER  FEASTS  AND  FASTS. 


3  O  may  Thy  soldiers,  faithful,  true,  and  bold. 
Fight  as  the  saints  who  nobly  f ougb  t  of  old, 
And  win,  witli  them,  the  victor's  crown  of 

gold.  Alleluia. 

4  O  blest  communion,  fellowship  divine! 
We  feebly  struggle,  they  in  glory  shine; 
Yet  all-are  one  in  Thee,  for  all  are  Thine. 

Alleluia. 

5  And  when  the  strife  is  fierce,  the  warfare 

long. 
Steals  on  the  ear  the  distant  triumph-song, 
And  hearts  are  brave  again,  and  arms  are 

strong.  Alleluia. 

6  The  golden  evening  brightens  in  the  west; 
Soon,  soon  to  faithful   warriors  comes  the 

rest; 
Sweet  is  the  calm  of  Paradise  the  blest. 

Alleluia. 

7  But  lo!   there  breaks  a  yet  more  glorious 

day; 
The  saints  triumphant  rise  in  bright  array ; 
The  King  of  glory  passes  on  His  way. 

Alleluia, 

8  From  earth's  wide  bounds,  from  ocean's  far- 

thest coast. 

Through  gates  of  pearl  streams  in  the  count- 
less host, 

Singing  to  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Alleluia. 


186 

1 


6.4.  G.  4. 


Their  names  are  names  of  kin^ 

Of  heavenly  line : 
The  pride  of  earthly  things 

They  dai-ed  resign. 


2  They  bore  the  Spirit's  sword 

And  faith's  strong  shield ; 
They  fought  for  God  the  Lord 
On  many  a  field. 

3  Though  hard  their  earthly  lot, 

'Mid  hate  and  scorn. 
In  life  regarded  not, 
In  death  forlorn; 
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4  Yet  blest  that  end  of  woe. 

And  those  sad  days  ; 

Only  man's  blame  below; 

Above,  God's  praise. 

5  So  did  the  life  of  pain 

In  glory  close  ; 
Lord  God,  may  we  attain 
Their  grand  repose.     Amen. 


187 


L.M. 


1  Lo!  round  the  throne,  a  glorious  band, 
The  saints  in  countless  myriads  stand. 
Of  every  tongue  redeemed  to  God, 
Arrayed  in  garments  washed  in  blood. 

2  Through  tribulation  great  tliey  came; 
They  bore  the  cross,  despised  the  shame ; 
From  all  their  labors  now  they  rest. 

In  God's  eternal  gloiy  blest. 

3  They  see  their  Saviour  face  to  face, 
And  sing  the  triumphs  of  Bis  grace  ; 
Him  day  and  night  they  ceaseless  praise, 
To  Him  the  loud  thanksgiving  raise: 

4  "  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign; 
Thou  hast  redeemed  us  by  Thy  blood, 
And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God." 

5  Oh,  may  we  tread  the  sacred  road 
That  saints  and  holy  martyrs  trod; 
Wage  to  the  end  the  glorious  strife. 
And  win,  like  them,  a  crown  of  life. 

Amen. 


188  S.7.8.7.7. 

1  Who  are  these  like  stars  appearing, 

These,  before  God's  throne  who  stand? 
Each  a  pure  white  robe  is  wearing  ; 
Who  are  all  this  glorious  band"? 
Alleluia!  hark  they  sing, 
Praising  loud  their  heavenly  King. 

2  These  are  they  who  have  contended 

For  their  Saviour's  honor  long. 
Wrestling  on  till  life  was  ended. 

Following  not  the  sinful  throng: 
These,  who  well  the  fight  sustained. 
Triumph  by  the  Lamb  have  gained. 


OTHER   FEASTS  AND   FASTS. 


3  These  are  they  whose  hearts  were  riven, 

Sore  with  woe  and  anguish  tried. 
Who  in  jDrayer  full  ott  nave  striven 

With  the  God  they  glorified : 
Now,  their  painful  confliet  o'er, 
God  has  bid  them  weep  no  more. 

4  These,  like  priests,  have  watched  and  waited. 

Offering  up  to  Christ  their  will. 
Soul  and  body  consecrated, 

Day  and  night  they  serve  Him  still. 
Now  in  God's  most  holy  place, 
Blest  they  stand  before  His  face. 

Amen. 


189 


8.' 


5  God  of  God,  the  One-begotten, 
Light  of  Light,  Emmanuel, 
In  Whose  Body  joined  together 
All  the  saints  for  ever  dwell, 

Pour  upon  us  of  Thy  fulness. 
That  we  may  for  evermore 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son,  and 
God  the  Holy  Ghost  adore.     Amen. 


190 

1 


7s. 


1  Hark !  the  sound  of  holy  voices. 

Chanting  o'er  the  crystal  sea. 
Alleluia,  alleluia, 
Alleluia,  Lord,  to  Thee : 

Multitudes  which  none  can  number. 
Like  the  stars  in  glory  stand. 

Clothed  in  white  apparel,  holding 
Conquering  palms  in  every  hand. 

2  Patriarch,  and  holy  prophet. 

Who  prepared  the  way  of  Christ, 
King,  ajiostle,  saint,  confessor, 
Martyr  and  evangelist ; 

Saintly  maiden,  godly  matron, 

Widows  who  have  watched  to  prayer 

Joined  in  holy  concert,  singing 
To   the  Lord  of  all,  are  there. 

3  Marching  with  Thy  cross,  iheir  banner, 

They  have  triumphed,  following 
Thee,  the  Captain  of  salvation, 

Thee,  their  Saviour  and  their  King. 

Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  suffered; 

Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  died; 
And  by  death  to  live  immortal 

They  were  born  and  glorified. 

4  Now  they  reign  in  heavenly  glory, 

Now  they  walk  in  golden  light, 
Now  they  drink,  as  from  a  river, 
Holy  bliss  and  infinite : 

Love  and  peace  they  taste  for  ever. 

And  all  truth  and  knowledge  see 
In  the  beatific  vision 

Of  the  blessed  Trinity. 


Who  are  these  in  bright  array. 

This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar,  night  and  day. 

Tuning  their  triumphant  song  ? 

"Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain. 
Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 

W^isdom,  riches  to  obtain, 
New  dominion  every  hour." 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod; 

These  from  great  affliction  came ; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 
Sealed  with  His  eternal  Name; 

Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 
Victor  palms  in  every  hand. 

Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might. 
More  than  con(iuerors  they  stand. 


I      3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 
I  On  immortal  fruits  they  feed; 

Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne, 
Shall  to  living  fountains  lead: 

Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs; 
;  Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears; 

And  for  ever  from  their  eyes, 
God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 


191  S.M. 

1  For  Thy  dear  saint,  0  Lord, 

Who  strove  in  Thee  to  live. 
Who  followed  Thee,  obeyed,  adored. 
Our  grateful  hymn  receive. 

2  For  Thy  dear  saint.  O  Lord, 

Who  strove  in  Thee  to  die, 
And  found  in  Thee  a  full  reward, 
Accept  our  thankful  cry. 
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OTHER  FEASTS  AND   PASTS. 


3  Thine  earthly  members  fit 

To  join  Thy  saints  above, 
In  one  communion  ever  knit, 
One  fellowship  of  love. 

4  Jesus,  Thy  Name  we  bless. 

And  humbly  pray  that  we 
May  follow  them  in  holiness, 
Who  lived  and  died  for  Thee. 


Amen. 


Also  the  following : 

249  God  of  the  living,  in  Whose  eyes. 

410  Let  saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing. 

411  Soldiers  who  are  Christ's  below. 

412  Oh  what,  if  we  are  Christ's. 

413  Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord. 

415  Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand. 

416  0  heavenly  Jerusalem. 

419  Oh,  what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be. 

579  God  hath  two  families  of  love. 

580  King  of  glory.  Saviour  dear. 


192 


EMBER   DAYS. 


8.8.6.8.8.6. 


1  Lord  of  the  Church,  we  humbly  pray 
For  those  who  guide  us  in  Thy  way. 

And  speak  Thy  holy  word  ; 
With  love  divine  their  hearts  inspire. 
And  touch  their  lips  with  hallowed  fire. 

And  needful  strength  afford. 

2  Help  them  to  preach  the  truth  of  God, 
Redemption  through  the  Saviour's  blood  ; 

Nor  let  the  Spirit  cease 
On  all  the  Church  His  gifts  to  shower; 
To  them  a  messenger  of  power, 

To  us,  of  life  and  peace. 

3  So  may  they  live  to  Thee  alone ; 

Then  hear  the  welcome  word,  "Well  done! ' 
And  take  their  crown  above; 

Enter  into  their  Master's  joy, 

And  all  eternity  employ 

In  praise,  and  bliss,  and  love.     Amen. 


193 


CM. 


Guide  Thou,  0  God,  the  guardian  hands 
Which  rule  Thy  ransomed  sheep. 

And  may  they  faithful  shepherds  choose. 
Their  "Master's  flock  to  keep. 
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2  We  pray  Thee,  Jesus,  Who  didst  first 

The  chosen  twelve  ordain, 
In  order  due  and  holy  life, 
The  Church  they  ruled  sustain. 

3  We  pray  Thee,  Jesus,  with  Thy  gifts 

Our  pastors  still  to  bless. 
With  doctrine  uncorrupt  and  pure, 
With  zeal  and  righteousness. 

4  We  pray  Thee,  Jesus,  that  their  lips 

May  still  be  clothed  with  power, 
Their  hearts  with  love  and  strength  upheld, 
Sufficient  for  the  hour. 

5  0  Holy  Ghost,  Anointer,  come  ; 

Both  priest  and  people  fill ; 

Till  all  the  nations  of  the  earth 

Shall  do  their  Father's  will : 

6  Then  to  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

And  Thee,  her  songs  of  praise. 
One  living  undivided  Church 
Through  endless  years  shall  raise. 


194 


CM. 


1  The  earth,  0  Lord,  is  one  wide  field 

Of  all  Thy  chosen  seed ; 
The  crop  prepared  its  fruit  to  yield  ; 
The  laborers  few  indeed. 

2  We  therefore  come  before  Thee  now 

With  fasting,  and  with  prayer, 
Beseeching  of  Thy  love  that  Thou 
Wouldst  send  more  laborers  there. 

3  Endue  the  bishops  of  Thy  flock 

With  wisdom  and  with  grace. 
Against  false  doctrine,  like  a  rock 
To  set  the  heart  and  face. 


4  To  all  Thy  priests  Thy  truth  reveal. 

And  make  Thy  judgments  clear; 
Make  Thou  Thy  deacons  full  of  zeal. 
And  humble,  and  sincere: 

5  And  give  their  flocks  a  lowly  mind 

To  hear  and  to  obey ; 
That  each  and  all  may  mercy  find 
At  Thine  appearing-day.     Amen. 


OTHER  FEASTS  AND   FASTS. 


195  L.M. 

1  Lord,  pour  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high, 

And  Thine  ordained  servants  bless; 
Graces  and  gifts  to  each  supply. 

And  clothe  Thy  priests  with  righteousness. 

2  Within  Thy  temple  when  they  stand, 

To  teach' the  truth  as  taught  by  Thee, 
Saviour,  like  stars  in  Thy  right  hand, 
Let  all  Thy  Church's  pastors  be. 

3  Wisdom,  and  zeal,  and  faith  impart, 

Firmness  and  meekness  from  above, 
To  bear  Thy  people  in  their  heart, 

And  love  the  souls  whom  Thou  dost  love; 

4  To  love,  and  pray,  and  never  faint. 

By  day  and  night  strict  guard  to  keep. 
To  warn  the  sinner,  cheer  the  .saint. 
To  feed  Thy  lambs,  and  fold  Thy  sheep. 

5  So,  when  their  work  is  finished  here. 

They  may  in  liope  their  charge  resign; 
So,  when  their  Master  shall  appear, 
They  may  with  crowns  of  glory  shine. 

Amen. 


196 


8s 


1  Thou  who  the  night  in  prayer  didst  spend, 
And  then  Thy  twelve  apostles  send  ; 

And  bidd'st  us  pray  the  harvest's  Lord 
To  send  forth  sowers  of  Thy  word, 
Hear,  and  Thy  chosen  servants  bless 
With  seven-fold  gifts  of  holiness. 

2  Oh,  may  Thy  pastors  faithful  be. 

Not  laboring  for  themselves,  but  Thee ; 
Give  grace  to  feed  with  wholesome  food 
The  sheep  and  lambs  bought  by  Thy  blood 
To  tend  Thy  flock,  and  thus  to  prove 
How  dearly  th'ey  the  Shepherd  love! 

3  Oh,  may  Thy  people  faithful  be, 
And  in  Thy  pastors  honor  Thee, 

And  with  them  work,  and  for  them  pray. 
And  gladly  Thee  in  them  ol)ey ; 
Keceive  the  prophet  of  the  Lord, 
And  gain  the  prophet's  own  reward! 

4  So  may  we,  when  our  work  is  done, 
Together  stand  before  the  throne ; 
And  joyful  hearts  and  voices  raise 
In  one  united  song  of  praise, 
With  all  the  bright  celestial  host. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 


197  S.M, 

1  Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear 

Thy  needy  servants'  cry; 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer. 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 

2  On  Thee  we  humbly  wait. 

Our  wants  are  in  Thy  view; 
The  harvest,  Lord,  is  truly  great, 
The  laborers  are  few. 

3  Anoint  and  send  forth  more 

Into  Thy  Church  abroad, 
And  let  them  speak  Thy  word  of  power, 
As  workers  with  their  God. 

4  Oh,  let  them  spread  Thy  Name, 

Their  mission  fully  prove : 
Thy  universal  grace  proclaim, 
Thine  all-redeeming  love.     Amen. 


198 

1 


S.M. 


Ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 
Each  in  your  office,  wait, 

Observant  of  His  heavenly  word. 
And  watchful  at  His  gate. 


2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright. 

And  trim  the  golden  flame ; 
Gird  up  your  loins  as  in  His  sight. 
For  awful  is  His  Name. 

3  Watch  !  'tis  your  Lord's  command, 

And  while  we  speak  He's  near; 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  His  hand. 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  0  happy  servant  he 

In  such  a  posture  found  ; 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see. 
And  be  with  honor  crowned. 


ROGATION  DAYS. 


199 


CM. 


1  Great  King  of  nations,  hear  our  prayer, 

While  at  Thy  feet  we  fall, 
And  humbly  with  united  cry 
To  Thee  for  mercy  call. 

2  The  guilt  is  ours,  but  grace  is  Thine, 

Oh,  turn  us  not  away ; 
But  hear  us  from  Thy  lofty  throne, 
And  help  us  when  we  pray. 
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OTHER  FEASTS  AND   FASTS. 


3  Our  fathers'  sins  were  manifold, 

Antl  ours  no  Jess  we  own, 
Yet  wondrously  from  age  to  age 
Tby  goodness  hath  been  shown. 

4  When  dangers,  like  a  stormy  sea, 

Beset  our  country  round, 
To  Thee  wu  looked,  to  Thee  we  cried, 
And  help  in  Thee  was  found. 

5  With  one  consent  we  meekly  bow 

Beneath  Thy  chastening  hand, 

And,  jwuring  forth  confession  meet. 

Mourn  with  our  mourning  land. 

6  With  pitying  eye  behold  our  need. 

As  thus  we  lift  our  prayer  ; 
Correct  us  with  Thy  judgments,  Lord, 
Then  let  Thy  mercy  spare.     Amen. 

200  CM. 

1  In  grief  and  fear  to  Thee,  0  Lord, 

We  now  for  succor  fly ; 
Thine  awful  judgments  are  abroad, 
Oh,  shield  us  lest  we  die. 

2  The  fell  disease  on  every  side 

Walks  forth  with  tainted  breath  ; 
And  pestilence,  with  rapid  stride, 
Bestrews  the  land  with  death. 

3  Oh,  look  with  pity  on  the  scene 

Of  sadness  and  of  dread  ; 
And  let  Thine  angel  stand  between 
The  living  and  the  dead. 

4  With  contrite  hearts  to  Thee,  our  King, 

We  turn  who  oft  have  strayed  ; 
Accept  the  sacrifice  we  bring, 
And  let  the  plague  be  stayed.     Amen. 


201 

1       To  Thee  our  God  wo  fly 


6.6.6.6.8.8. 


For  mercy  and  for  grace; 
Oh,  hear  our  lowly  crv, 

And  hide  not  Thou  Thy  face. 
0  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand. 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 

Arise,  0  Lord  of  hosts, 

Be  jealous  for  Thy  Name, 
And  drive  from  out  our  coasts 
The  sins  that  put  to  shame. 
0  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 
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3  Thy  best  gifts  from  on  high 

In  rich  abundance  pour. 
That  we  may  magnify 

And  praise  Thee  more  and  more. 
0  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 

4  The  powers  ordained  by  Thee 

With  heavenly  wisdom  bless; 
May  they  Thy  servants  be. 

And  rule  in  righteousness. 
0  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 

5  The  Church  of  Thy  dear  Son 

Inflame  with  love's  pure  fire. 
Bind  her  once  more  in  one, 

And  life  and  truth  inspire. 
0  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 

6  Give  peace.  Lord,  in  our  time; 

Oh,  let  no  foe  draw  nigh. 
Nor  lawless  deed  of  crime 
Insult  Thy  Majesty. 
0  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 

Amen. 

202  CM. 

1  Lord,  in  Thy  Name  Thy  servants  plead. 
And  Thou  hast  sworn  to  hear; 
Thine  is  the  harvest,  Thine  the  seed, 
The  fresh  and  fading  year. 

3  Our  hope,  when  autumn  winds  blew  wild, 
We  trusted,  Lord,  with  Thee: 
And  now  that  spring  has  on  us  smiled. 
We  wait  on  Thy  decree. 

3  The  former  and  the  latter  rain, 

The  summer  sun  and  air, 
The  green  ear,  and  the  golden  gram. 
All  Thine,  are  ours  by  prayer. 

4  Thine  too  by  right,  and  ours  by  grace, 

The  wondrous  growth  unseen. 
The  hopes  that  soothe,  the  fears  that  brace, 
The  love  that  shines  serene. 

5  So  grant  the  precious  things  brought  forth 

By  sun  and  moon  below. 
That  Thee  in  Thy  new  heavens  and  earth 
We  never  may  forego.     Amen. 


OTHER   FEASTS  AND   PASTS. 


203 


7s. 


1  Christ,  by  heavenly  hosts  adored, 
Gracious,  mighty,  sovereign  Lord, 
God  of  nations.  King  of  kings, 
Head  of  all  created  things, 

By  the  Church  witli  joy  contest, 
God  o'er  all  for  ever  blest ; 
Pleading  at  Thy  throne  we  stand, 
Save  Thy  people,  bless  our  land. 

2  On  our  fields  of  grass  and  grain 
Send.  0  Lord,  the  kindly  rain; 
O'er  our  wide  and  goodly  land 
Crown  the  labors  of  each  hand. 
Let  Thy  kind  protection  be 
O'er  our  commerce  on  the  sea: 
Open,  Lord,  Thy  bounteous  hand, 
Bless  Thy  people,  bless  our  land. 

3  Let  our  rulers  ever  be 

Men  that  love  and  honor  Thee; 
Let  the  powers  by  Thee  ordamed 
Be  in  righteousness  maintained ; 
In  the  people's  hearts  increase 
Love  of  piety  and  peace ; 
Thus  united  we  shall  stand 
One  wide,  free,  and  happy  land. 


204 


THANKSGIVING  DAY. 

8.8.8.8.4.4.8. 


1  Lord  of  the  harvest.  Thee  we  hail  ! 
Thine  ancient  promise  doth  not  fail ; 
Tlie  varying  seasons  haste  their  round ; 
With  goodness  all  our  years  are  crowned  ; 

Our  thanks  we  pay, 
This  holy  day; 
Oh,  let  our  hearts  in  tune  be  found. 

2  When  spring  doth  wake  the  song  of  mirth. 
When  summer  warms  the  fruitful  earth. 
When  winter  sweeps  the  naked  plain. 

Or  autumn  yields  its  ripened  grain. 

We  still  do  sing 

To  Thee  our  King; 
Through  all  their  changes  Thou  dost  reign. 

3  But  chiefly  when  Thy  liberal  liand 
Scatters  new  plenty  o'er  the  land, 
When  sounds  of  music  fill  the  air, 

As  homeward  all  their  treasures  bear  ; 

We  too  will  raise 

Our  hymn  of  praise. 
For  we  Thy  common  bounties  share. 


4  Lord  of  the  harvest,  all  is  Thine: 

The  rains  that  fall,  the  suns  that  shine, 
The  seed  once  hidden  in  the  ground. 
The  skill  that  makes  our  fruits  abound: 

New  every  year. 

Thy  gifts  appear; 
New  praises  from  our  lips  shall  sound. 


205 


7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6.6.6.8.6. 


1  We  plough  the  fields,  and  scatter 
The  good  seed  on  the  land. 
But  it  is  fed  and  watered 

By  God's  almighty  hand; 
He  sends  the  snow  in  winter, 

The  warmth  to  swell  the  grain, 
The  breezes,  and  the  sunshine, 
And  soft  refreshing  rain. 
All  good  gifts  around  us 

Are  sent  from  heaven  above. 
Then  thank  the  Lord,  oh,  thank  the  Lord, 
For  all  His  love. 

3  He  only  is  the  Maker 

Of  all  things  near  and  far; 
He  paints  the  wayside  flower. 
He  lights  the  evening  star: 
The  svinds  and  waves  obey  Him, 

By  Him  the  birds  are  fed ; 
Much  more  to  us.  His  children. 
He  gives  our  daily  bread. 
All  good  gifts  around  us,  etc. 

3  We  thank  Thee  then,  O  Father, 
For  all  things  bright  and  good. 
The  seed-time  and  the  harvest, 

Our  life,  our  health,  our  food; 
Accept  the  gifts  we  offer 

For  all  Thy  love  imparts. 
And  what  Thou  most  desirest. 
Our  humble,  thankful  hearts. 
All  good  gifts  around  us,  etc. 


206 

1  To  Thee,  0  Lord,  our  hearts  we  raise 
In  hymns  of  adoration, 
To  Thee  bring  sacrifice  of  praise  . 
With  shouts  of  exultation: 

Bright  robes  of  gold  the  fields  adorn, 
The  hills  with  joy  are  ringing. 

The  valleys  stand  so  thick  with  corn 
That  even  they  are  singing. 
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OTHER   FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 


2  And  now  on  tliis  our  festal  day, 

Thy  bounteous  hand  confessing. 
Upon  Thine  altar,  Lord,  we  lay 
The  first-fruits  of  Thy  blessing. 

By  Thee  the  souls  of  men  are  fed 
With  gifts  of  grace  supernal. 

Thou  Who  dost  give  us  earthly  bread, 
Give  us  the  bread  eternal. 

3  We  bear  the  bur<len  of  the  day, 

And  often  toil  seems  dreary  ; 
But  labor  ends  with  sunset  ray, 
And  rest  comes  for  the  weary. 

May  we,  the  angel-reaping  o'er. 

Stand  at  the  last  accejited, 
Christ's  golden  sheaves  for  evermore 

To  garners  bright  elected. 

4  Oh,  blessed  is  that  land  of  God, 

Wiiere  saints  abide  for  ever; 
Where  golden  fields  spread  far  and  broad, 
Where  flows  the  crystal  river: 

The  strains  of  all  its  holy  throng 
With  ours  to-day  are  blending; 

Thrice  blessed  is  that  harvest-song 
Which  never  hath  an  ending. 


207   .  CM. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love, 

Whose  gifts  all  creatures  share, 
The  rolling  seasons  as  they  move 
Proclaim  Thy  constant  care. 

2  When  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth 

The  sower  hid  the  grain. 
Thy  goodness  marked  its  secret  birth, 
And  sent  the  early  rain. 

3  The  spring's  sweet  influence,  Lord,  was  Thine, 

The  seasons  knew  Thy  call ; 
Thou  maci'st  the  summer  sun  to  shine. 
The  summer  dews  to  fall. 

4  Thv  gifts  of  mercy  from  above 

Matured  the  swelling  grain; 
And  now  the  harvest  crowns  Thy  love, 
And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

5  Oil,  ne'er  may  our  forgetful  hearts 

O'erlook  Thy  bounteous  care. 
But  what  our  Father's  hand  imparts 
Still  own  in  praise  and  prayer.     Amen. 
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208  8i 

1  Lord  of  the  harvest,  once  again 

We  thank  Thee  for  the  ripened  grain ; 
For  crops  safe  carried,  sent  to  cheer 
Thy  servants  through  another  year; 
And  for  all  holy  thoughts  supplied 
By  seed  time,  and  by  harvest-tide. 

2  The  bare  dry  grain,  in  autumn  sown, 
Its  robe  of  vernal  green  puts  on : 
Glad  from  its  wintry  grave  it  springs. 
Fresh  garnished  by  the  King  of  kings: 
So,  Lord,  to  those  who  sleep  in  Thee 
Shall  new  and  glorious  bodies  be. 

3  Nor  vainly  of  Thy  word  we  ask 
A  lesson  from  the  reaper's  task : 
So  shall  Thine  angels  issue  forth; 
The  tai'cs  be  burnt;  the  just  of  earth, 
To  wind  and  storm  exposed  no  more. 
Be  gathered  to  tlieir  Father's  store. 

4  Daily,  0  Lord,  our  prayer  is  said. 

As  Thou  hast  taught,  for  "daily  bread;' 
But  not  alone  our  bodies  feed. 
Supply  GUI'  fainting  spirits'  need : 
0  Breail  of  life,  from  day  to  day. 
Be  Thou  their  comfort,  food,  and  stay. 

Amen. 


209  7s. 

1  Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days; 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy. 

Let  Thy  praise  our  tongues  employ; 
All  to  Thee,  our  God,  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow. 

2  All  the  plenty  summer  pours; 
Autumn's  rich  o'erflowing  stores; 
Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain ; 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain: 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solenni  praise. 

3  Peace,  prosperity,  and  health. 
Private  bliss,  and  public  wealth. 
Knowledge  with  its  gladdening  streams, 
Pure  religion's  holier  beams: 

Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 


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As  Thy  prospering  hand  hath  blest, 
May  we  give  Thee  of  our  best  ; 
And  by  deeds  of  kindly  love 
For  Thy  mercies  grateful  prove; 
Singing  thus  through  all  our  days, 
Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise. 


210 


7s. 


V. 


1  Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest-home: 
All  is  safely  gathered  in, 
Ere  the  winter  storms  begin  ; 

Grod,  our  Maker,  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied  ; 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest-home. 


2  All  the  world  is  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  praise  to  yield  ; 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sown. 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown : 

First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear, 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear: 
Lord  of  harvest,  grant  that  we 
WliolesoHie  grain  and  pure  may  be. 

3  For  the  Lord  our  God  shall  come. 
And  shall  take  His  harvest  home ; 
From  His  field  shall  in  that  day 
All  offences  inirge  away  ; 

Give  His  angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast, 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  His  garner  evermore. 

4  Even  so.  Lord,  quickly  come 
To  Thy  final  harvest-home : 
Gather  Thou  Thy  people  in. 
Free  from  son'ow,  free  from  sin  ; 

There  for  ever  purified, 

In  Thy  presence  to  abide  : 

Come  with  all  Thine  angels,  come. 

Raise  the  glorious  harvest-home.  Amen. 

Also  the  following: 

477  Sing  praise  to  God  Who  reigns  above. 

484  For  the  beauty  of  the  earth. 

487  Now  thank  we  all  our  God. 

496  O  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth  and  sea. 


211 


III.    Ql\)c  Clnn-cl). 

HOLY  COMMUNION. 


10s. 


1  Here,  0  my  Lord,  I  see  Thee  face  to  face : 

Here  faith  can  touch  and  handle  things  un- 
seen; 
Here  would  I  grasp  with  firmer  hand  Thy 
grace. 

And  all  my  weariness  upon  Thee  lean. 

2  Here  would  I  feed  upon  the  bread  of  God  ; 

Here  drink  with  Thee  the  royal  wine  of 
heaven ; 
Here  would  I  lay  aside  each  earthly  load. 
Here  taste  afresh  the  calm  of  sin  forgiven. 

3  I  have  no  help  but  Thine;  nor  do  I  need 

Another  arm  save  Thine  to  lean  upon  ; 
It  is  enough,  my  Lord,  enough  indeeil  ; 
My  strength  is  in  Thy  might,  Thy  might 
alone. 

4  Mine  is  the  sin,  but  Tliine  the  righteousness: 

Mine  is  the  guilt,  Init  Thine  the  cleansing 

blood  : 
Here  is  my  robe,  my  refuge,  and  my  peace ; 
Thy  blood.  Thy  righteousness,  0  Lord,  ray 

God !  Amen. 


212  10s. 

1  Draw  nigh  and  take  the  body  of  the  Lord, 
And  drink  the  holy  blood  for  you  outpoured. 

2  Saved  by  that  body  and  that  holy  blood, 
With  souls  refreshed,  we  render  thanks  to 

God. 

3  Salvation's  giver,  Christ,  the  only  Son, 

By  His  deai*  cross  and  blood  the  victory  won. 

4  Offered  was  He  for  greatest  and  for  least. 
Himself  the  victim,  and  Himself  the  priest. 

5  Victims  were  offered  by  the  law  of  old. 
Which  in  a  type  this  heavenly  mystery  told. 

6  He,  Ransomer  from  death,  and  Light  from 

shade. 
Now  gives  His  holy  grace  His  saints  to  aid. 

7  Approach  ye  then  with  faithful  hearts  sin- 

cere. 
And  take  the  safeguard  of  salvation  here. 
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8  He,  that  His  saints  in  this  world  rules  and 

shields. 
To  all  believers  life  eternal  yields ; 

9  With  heavenly  bread  makes  tliem  that  hun- 

ger  whole, 
Gives  liWng  waters  to  the  thirsting  soul. 

10  Alpha  and  Omega,  to  Whom  shall  bow 
All  nations  at  the  doom,  is  with  us  now. 


213 


CM. 


t  Once,  only  once,  and  once  for  all, 

His  precious  life  He  gave : 

Before  the  cross  our  spirits  fall. 

And  own  it  strong  to  save. 

2  "One  offering,  single  and  complete," 

With  lips  and  hearts  we  say; 
But  what  He  never  can  repeat 
He  shews  forth  day  by  day. 

3  For.  as  the  priest  of  Aaron's  line 

Within  the  holiest  stood, 
And  sprinkled  all  the  mercy-shrine 
With  sacrificial  blood  : 

4  So  He  Who  once  atonement  wrought. 

Our  Priest  of  endless  power. 
Presents  Himself  for  those  He  bought 
In  that  dark  noontide  hour. 

5  His  Manhood  pleads  where  now  It  lives 

On  heaven's  eternal  throne. 
And  where  in  mystic  rite  He  gives 
Its  presence  -to  His  own. 

6  And  so  we  shew  Thy  death,  0  Lord, 

Till  Thou  again  appear; 
And  feel,  when  we  approach  Thy  board, 
"  We  have  an  altar  "  here. 


214 


CM. 


1  0  God,  unseen  yet  ever  near. 

Thy  presence  may  we  feel  ; 
And  thus  inspired  with  holy  fear. 
Before  Thine  altar  kneel. 

2  Here  may  Thy  faithful  people  know 

The  blessings  of  Thy  love. 
The  streams  that  through  the  desert  flow, 
The  manna  from  above. 


3  We  come,  obedient  to  Thy  word, 

To  feast  on  heavenly  food  ; 
Our  meat  the  body  of  the  Lord, 
Our  drink  His  precious  blood. 

4  Thus  may  we  all  Thy  word  obey, 

For  we,  0  God,  are  Thine; 
And  go  rejoicing  on  our  way, 
Renewed  with  strength  divine.     Amen. 


215  10s. 

1  Thee  we  adore,  O  hidden  Saviour,  Thee, 
Who  in  Thy  sacrament  dost  deign  to  be; 
Both  flesh  and  spirit  at  Thy  presence  fail, 
Yet  here  Thy  presence  we  devoutly  hail. 

2  O  blest  memorial  of  our  dying  Lord, 
Who  living  bread  to  men  doth  here  afford! 
Oh,  may  our  souls  for  ever  feed  on  Thee, 
And  Thou,  O  Christ,  for  ever  precious  be! 

3  Fountain  of  goodness,  Jesus,  Lord  and  God, 
cleanse  us,  unclean,  with  Thy  most  cleans- 
ing blood  ; 

Increase  our  faith  and  love,  that  we  may  know 
The  hope  and  peace  which  from  Thy  presence 
flow. 

4  0  Christ,  Whom  now  beneath  a  veil  we  see, 
May  what  we  thirst  for  soon  our  portion  be. 
To  gaze  on  Thee  unveiled,  and  see  Thy  face. 
The  vision  of  Thy  glory  and  Thy  grace. 

Amen. 


216 


7s. 


1  Jesus  to  Thy  table  led. 
Now  let  every  heart  be  fed. 
With  the  true  and  living  bread. 

2  While  in  penitence  we  kneel. 
Thy  blest  presence  let  us  feel, 
All  Thy  wondrous  love  reveal. 

3  While  on  Thy  dear  cross  we  gaze. 
Mourning  o'er  our  sinful  ways, 
Turn  our  sadness  into  praise. 

4  When  we  taste  the  mystic  wine, 
Of  Thine  outpoui'ed  blood  the  sign. 
Fill  our  hearts  with  love  divine. 

5  Draw  us  to  Thy  wounded  side. 
Whence  there  flowed  tlie  healing  tide; 
There  our  sins  and  sorrows  hide. 


THE  CHURCH— HOLY   COxMMUNION. 


6  From  the  bonds  of  sin  release ; 
Cold  and  wavering  faith  increase ; 
Lamb  of  God,  grant  us  Thy  peace. 

7  Lead  us  by  Thy  pierced  hand, 
Till  around  Thy  throne  we  stand, 

In  the  bright  and  better  land.     Amen. 


217 


7.7.6.7.7.6. 


1  0  Bread  of  Life,  from  heaven 
To  saints  and  angels  given ; 

0  manna  from  above! 
The  souls  that  hunger,  feed  Thou, 
The  hearts  that  seek  Thee,  lead  Thou, 

\Mth  Thy  sweet,  tender  love. 

2  0  fount  of  grace  redeeming, 
O  river  ever  streaming 

From  Jesus'  holy  side! 
Come  Thou,  Thyself  bestowing 
On  thirsting  souls,  and  flowing 

Till  all  are  satisfied. 

3  Jesus,  this  feast  receiving, 
Thy  word  of  truth  believing, 

We  Thee  unseen  adore; 
Grant,  when  the  veil  is  rended, 
That  we,  to  heaven  ascended. 

May  see  Thee  evermore.     Amen. 


218  10s. 

1  O  heavenly  Father,  mindful  of  the  love 

That  bought  us,  once  for  all,  on  Calvary's 
tree, 
And  having  with  us  Him  that  pleads  above, 
We  here  present,  we  here  spread  forth  to 
Thee 
That  only  offering  perfect  in  Thine  eyes, 
The  one  true,  pure,  immortal  sacrifice. 

2  Look.  Father,  look  on  His  anointed  face. 

And  only  look  on  us  as  found  in  Him  ; 
Look  not  on  our  misusings  of  Thy  grace. 

Our  prayer  so  languid,  and  oiir  faith  so 
dim; 
For  lo !  between  our  sins  and  their  reward, 
We  set  the  passion  of  Thy  Son  our  Lord. 

3  And  thea  for  those,  our  dearest  and  our  best, 

By  this  prevailing  presence  we  appeal ; 
Oh,  fold  them  closer  to  Thy  mercv's  breast! 
Oh,   do  Thine  utmost  for  their  souls'  true 
weal  ! 


From  tainting  mischief  keep  them  white  and 
clear, 

And  crown  Thy  gifts  with  strength  to  perse- 
vere. 

4  And  so  we  come ;  Oh,  draw  us  to  Thy  feet, 
Most  patient  Saviour,  Who  canst  love  us 
still  ! 
And  by  this  food,  so  awful  and  so  sweet, 

Deliver  us  from  every  touch  of  ill  : 
In  Thine  own  service  make  us  glad  and  free. 
And  grant  us  never  more  to  part  with  Thee. 

Amen. 


219 


8.8.7.8.8.7. 


1  Come,  0  Saviour,  to  Thy  table, 
Come,  for  else  we  are  not  able 

True  refreshment  to  recei  ve : 

But  if  Thou  vouchsafe  to  feed  us. 
To  this  fea.st  of  blessing  lead  us. 
There  to  taste  Thee  and  believe. 

2  In  the  bread  which  here  is  broken, 
In  the  wine,  no  empty  token 

Of  an  absent  Loi'd  we  see. 

Flesh  and  Ijlood  indeed  are  given. 

When  by  faith,  0  Bread  of  hetiven, 

Not  by  sense,  we  feed  on  Thee. 

3  Sweet  it  is,  0  Christ,  to  meet  Thee, 
In  Thy  sacrament  to  greet  Thee. 

Thee,  our  God,  as  host  and  friend. 

By  Thy  presence  here  prepare  us 
For  the  day  when  Thou  shalt  bear  us 
To  the  feast  that  knows  no  end. 

Amen. 


220 


CM. 


1  I  am  not  worthy,  holy  Lord, 

That  Thou  shouldst  come  to  me; 
Speak  but  the  word  :  one  gracious  word 
Can  set  the  sinner  free 

2  I  am  not  worthy  ;  cold  and  bare 

The  lodging  of  my  soul ; 
How  canst  Thou  deign  to  enter  there '? 
Lord,  speak,  and  make  nie  whole. 

3  I  am  not  worthy  ;  yet,  my  God, 

How  can  I  say  Thee  nay  ; 
Thee,  Who  didst  give  Thy  flesh  and  blood 
My  ransom-price  to  pay? 
69 


THE   CHURCH— HOLY   COMMUNION. 


4  Oh,  come !  in  this  sweet  morning  hour 
Feed  me  with  food  divine  ; 
And  fill  with  all  Thy  love  and  power 
This  worthless  heart  of  mine.     Amen. 


221 


L.M. 


1  My  God,  and  is  Thy  table  spread, 

And  does  Thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow, 
Thither  be  all  Thy  children  led. 

And  let  them  Thy  sweet  mercies  know. 

2  Hail !  sacred  feast,  which  Jesus  makes, 

Rich  banquet  of  His  flesh  and  blood: 
Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 

That  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly  food. 

3  Oh,  let  Thy  table  honored  be, 

And  furnished  well  with  joyful  guests: 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
That  here  its  holy  pledges  tastes. 

4  Drawn  by  Thy  quickening  grace,  O  Lord, 

In  countless  numbers  let  them  come ; 
And  gather  from  their  Father's  board 
The  bread  that  lives  beyond  the  tomb. 

5  Nor  let  Thy  spreading  Gospel  rest. 

Till  through  the  world  Thy  truth  has  run ; 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  blest, 

Who  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun.    Amen. 


222 


P.M. 


Vine  of  heaven.  Thy  blood  supplies 

This  blest  cup  of  sacriKce  ; 

Lord,  Thy  wounds  our  healing  give. 

To  Thy  cross  we  look  and  live  : 

Jesus,  may  we  ever  be 

Grafted,  rooted,  built  in  Thee. 

Amen. 


1  Bread  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken, 

Wine  of  the  soul,  in  mercy  shed. 
By  Whom  the  words  of  life  were  spoken. 
And  in  Whose  death  our  sins  are  dead 

2  Look  on  the  heart  by  sorrow  broken, 

Look  on  the  tears  by  sinners  shed  ; 
And  be  Thy  feast  to  us  the  token 
That  by  Thy  grace  our  souls  are  fed. 

Amen. 


223 


7s. 


Bread  of  heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed. 
For  Thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed : 
Ever  may  our  souls  be  fed 
With  this  true  and  living  bread  ; 
Day  bv  day  with  strenjjth  supplied. 
Through  the  life  of  Hiin  Who  died. 
70 


224 

1 


7.6. 


Thou  standest  at  the  altar. 
Thou  oflerest  every  prayer  ; 

In  faith's  unclouded  vision 
We  see  Thee  ever  there. 


2  Out  of  Thy  hand  the  incense 

Ascends  before  the  throne, 

Where  Thou  art  interceding. 

Lord  Jesus,  for  Thine  own. 

3  And  through  Thy  blood  accepted. 

With  Thee  we  keep  the  feast  ; 
Thou  art  Thyself  the  victim, 
Thou  art  Thyself  the  priest. 

4  We  come,  0  only  Saviour, 

On  Thee,  the  Lamb,  to  feed  ; 
Thy  flesh  is  bread  from  heaven, 
Thy  blood  is  drink  indeed. 


225 

1 


P.M. 


0  Holy  Jesus,  Prince  of  peace ! 
Thy  peace  be  with  us  gathering  round  Thy 

board. 
Where  the  dread  presence  of  an  unseen  Lord 
Waits  to  be  gracious,  charged  with  full  re- 
lease 
To  every  heavy-laden  soul 

Which  here  remembers  Thee. 

2  Once  more,  as  in  that  upper  room. 
ThouWho  didst  love  Thine  own  unto  the  end, 
Thou  Whose  dear  voice  to  every  sorrowing 

friend 
Spoke  the  great  promise  through  the  deep- 
ening gloom. 
Thou  bidst  us,  Master  of  the  feast, 
To-day  remember  Thee. 

3  And  e'en  as  in  our  hands  we  take 
This  broken  bread,  this  precious  cup  of  love, 
Thy  dying  testament,  which  from  above 
Thou  deignest  ever  new  and  fi-esh  to  make, 

A  fount  of  grace  and  life  to  all ; 
We  do  remember  Thee. 


THE    CHURCH— HOLY   BAPTISM. 


Ours  is  the  bond  of  love  divine, 
Which  knits  us  each  to  all  and  all  to  each. 
That  love  whose  ever-lengthening  cords  can 

reach 
From  the  white  choir  around  Thy  heaA'enly 
shrine 
To  those  who  come  in  faith  to-day 
Here  to  remember  Thee. 

Thy  banquet  over,  as  we  go, 
Strong  in  the  strength  of  this  celestial  meat, 
To  tread  the  path  of  life  with  firmer  feet, 
To  work  the  works  which  Thou  hast  bid  us 
do, 
Abide  with  us,  0  Lord,  that  still 

We  may  remember  Thee!     Amen. 


226  CM. 

1  According  to  Thy  gracious  word, 

In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  Thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be ; 
The  cup.  Thy  precious  blood,  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  Thee, 

3  Gethsemane,  can  I  forget? 

Or  there  Thy  conflict  see. 

Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 

And  not  remember  Thee? 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes. 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice, 
I  must  remember  Thee. 

5  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb. 

And  mind  and  memory  flee. 
When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  kingdom  come. 
Then,  Lord,  remember  me.        Amen. 


3  We  would  not  live  by  bread  alone 

But  by  that  word  of  grace, 
In  strength  of  which  we  travel  on 
To  our  abiding-place. 

4  Be  known  to  us  in  breaking  bread. 

But  do  not  then  depart ; 
Saviour,  abide  with  us,  and  spread 
Thy  table  in  our  heart. 

5  Lord,  sup  with  us  in  love  divine; 

Thy  body  and  Thy  blood. 
That  living  bread,  that  heavenly  wine. 
Be  our  immortal  food.  Amen. 


228  7s. 

1  "Till  He  come  : "  Oh,  let  the  words 
Linger  on  the  trembling  chords; 
Let  the  little  while  between 

In  their  golden  light  be  seen  ; 

Let  us  think  how  heaven  and  home 

Lie  beyond  that  "Till  He  come." 

2  When  the  weary  ones  we  love 
Enter  on  their  rest  above. 
Seems  the  earth  so  poor  and  vast. 
All  our  life-joy  overcast  ? 
Hush,  be  every  murmur  dumb: 
It  is  only,  "  Till  He  come." 

3  Clouds  and  conflicts  round  us  press: 
Would  we  have  one  sorrow  less  ? 
All  the  sharpness  of  the  cross. 

All  that  tells  the  woi-ld  is  loss, 
Death,  and  darkness,  and  the  tomb. 
Only  whisper,  "Till  He  come."' 

4  See,  the  feast  of  love  is  spread: 
Drink  the  wine,  and  break  the  bread; 
Sweet  memorials:  till  the  Lord 

Call  us  round  His  heavenly  board; 
Some  from  earth,  from  glory  some, 
Severed  only,  "Till  He  come." 


227 


CM. 


1  Shepherd  of  souls,  refresh  and  bless 
Thy  chosen  pilgrim  flock. 
With  manna  in  the  wilderness. 
With  water  from  the  rock. 

3  Hungry  and  thirsty,  faint  and  weak. 
As  Thou  when  here  below, 
Our  souls  the  joys  celestial  seek 
Which  from  Thy  sorrows  flow. 


HOLY  BAPTISM. 

229  10.6.10.6.8.8.4. 

1  Father  of  heaven,  Who  hast  created  all 
In  wisest  love,  we  pray. 
Look  on  this  child,  who  at  Thy  gracious  call 
Is  entering  on  life's  way! 
Oh,  make  it  Thine,  Thy  blessing  give, 
That  to  Thy  glory  it  may  live, 
Father  of  heaven ! 

71 


THE    CHURCH— HOLY  BAPTISM. 


2  O  Son  of  God,  atoning  Lord,  behold 

We  bring  this  child  to  Tliee; 
Take  it,  O  loving  Shepherd,  to  Thy  fold. 
For  ever  Thine  to  be: 
Defend  it  through  this  earthly  strife, 
And  lead  it  in  the  path  of  life, 
0  Son  of  God ! 

3  0  Holy  Ghost,  Who  brood  est  o'er  the  wave, 

Descend  upon  this  child: 
Give  it  undying  life,  its  spirit  lave 
With  waters  undefiled ; 
And  make  it  evermore  to  be 
A  child  of  God,  a  home  for  Thee, 
O  Holy  Ghost! 

4  0  Triune  God,   what  Thou  hast  willed  is 

done ; 
We  speak :  but  Thine  the  might ; 
This  child  hath  scarce  yet  seen  our  earthly 
sun. 
Yet  pour  on  it  Thy  light 
Of  faith,  and  hope,  and  joyful  love, 
Thou  Sun  of  all  below,  above, 

0  Triune  God.  Amen. 


230 


8.7. 


1  Saviour,  Who  Thy  flock  art  feeding. 

With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care. 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading. 

While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share ; 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving. 

Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm  ; 
There  we  know.  Thy  v;ord  believing. 
Only  there  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never  from  Thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey: 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way. 


4  Then,  within  Thy  fold  eternal. 
Let  them  find  a  resting-place  ; 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal. 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace. 


231 

1  God  of  that  glorious  gift  of  grace. 
By  which  Thy  people  seek  Thy  face, 
^^'hen  in  Thy  presence  we  ajipear. 
Vouchsafe  us  faith  to  venture  near  1 


Amen. 


L.M. 


2  Confiding  in  Thy  truth  alone. 
Here,  on  the  steps  of  Jesus'  throne. 
We  lay  the  treasui-e  Thou  hast  given, 
To  be  received  and  reared  for  heaven. 

3  Lent  to  us  for  a  season,  we 

Lend  him.  lor  ever.  Lord,  to  Thee; 
Assured  that,  if  to  Thee  he  live, 
We  gain  in  what  we  gladly  give. 

4  Make  him.  and  keep  him  Thine  own  child. 
Meek  follower  of  the  Undefiled  ; 
Possessor  here  of  grace  and  love ; 
Inheritor  of  heaven  above!  Amen. 


232 


8.7. 


1  0  God  our  strength,  our  hope,  our  rock, 

Whose  promise  faileth  never. 
Into  Thy  chosen  blood-bought  flock. 
Receive  this  child  for  ever. 

2  Now  sealed  with  Thy  thrice  holy  Name 

In  these  baptismal  waters. 
For  fiim  a  place  we  humbly  claim 
Among  Thy  sons  and  daughters. 

3  We  mark  the  cross  upon  his  brow. 

The  syuibol  of  Thy  Passion  ; 
O  Christ,  vouchsafe  his  earliest  vow 
May  be  his  life's  confession. 

4  This  banner  over  him  unfurled. 

May  he  fight  on,  subduing 
The  fiesh,  the  devil,  and  the  world; 
His  strength  in  Thee  renewing. 

5  May  nothing.  Lord,  in  life  or  death 

From  Thee  Thy  servant  sever  : 
Thy  soldier  true  to  plighted  faith. 
Henceforward,  and  for  ever.     Amen. 


233 

1  In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  fear 

Christ  crucified  to  own, 
W^e  print  the  cross  upon  thee  here. 
And  stamp  thee  His  alone. 

2  In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  blush 

To  glory  in  His  Name, 
We  blazon  here  upon  thy  front. 
His  glory  and  His  shame. 


CM. 


THE   CHURCH— CONFIRMATION. 


3  In  token  that  thou  too  shalt  tread 

The  path  He  travelled  by, 
Endure  the  cross,  despise  the  shame, 
And  sit  thee  down  on  high  ; 

4  Thus  outwardly  and  visibly 

We  seal  thee  for  His  own : 
And  may  the  brow  that  wears  His  cross 
Hereafter  share  His  crown.     Amen. 


BAPTISM    OP  ADULTS. 


234 


S.M. 


1  Stand,  soldier  of  the  cross. 

Thy  high  allegiance  claim, 
And  vow  to  hold  the  world  but  loss 
For  thy  Redeemer's  Name. 

2  Arise,  and  be  baptized, 

And  wash  thy  sins  away; 
Thy  league  with  God  be  solemnized. 
Thy  laith  avouched  to-day. 

3  Thine  is  our  country  now. 

Our  Lord  and  Master  thine. 
Receive  imprinted  on  thy  brow 
His  Passion's  awful  sign. 

4  No  more  thine  own,  but  Christ's; 

With  all  the  saints  of  old. 
Apostles,  seers,  evangelists. 
And  martyr  throngs  enrolled. 

5  Oh,  bright  the  conqueror's  crown, 

The  song  of  triumph  sweet, 
When  faith  casts  every  trophy  down 
At  our  great  Captain's  feet. 

Also  the  following  : 

347  Soldiei-s  of  Christ,  arise. 

349  Go  forward.  Christian  soldier. 

352  If  thou  wouldest  life  attain. 

531  0  Lord,  our  strength  in  weakness. 

624  Thy  life  was  given  for  me. 

63!)  O  holy  Saviour,  friend  unseen. 


CONFIRMATION. 

235 

1  0  God,  in  Whose  all-searching  eye 
Thy  servants  stand,  to  i-atify 
The  vow  baptismal,  by  them  made 
When  first  Thy  hand  was  on  them  laid 


Bless  them,  0  Holy  Father,  bless. 
Who  Thee  with  heart  and  voice  confess; 
May  they,  acknowledged  as  Thine  own, 
Stand  evermore  before  Thy  throne. 

2  0  Christ,  Who  didst  at  Pentecost 

Send  down  from  heaven  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

And  at  Samaria  ba]itize 

Those  whom  Thou  didst  evangelize; 

And  then  on  Thy  baptized  confer 
The  best  of  gifts,  the  Comforter, 
By  apostolic  hands,  and  prayer  ; 
Be  with  us  now,  as  Thou  wert  there. 

3  Arm  these  Thy  soldiers,  mighty  Lord. 
With  shield  of  faith,  and  Spirit's  sword ; 
Forth  to  the  battle  may  they  go. 

And  boldly  tight  against  the  foe. 

With  banner  of  the  cross  unfurled. 
And  by  it  overcome  the  world  ; 
And  so  at  last  receive  from  Thee 
The  palm  and  crown  of  victory. 

4  Come,  ever  blessed  Spirit,  come, 

And  make  Thy  servants'  hearts  Thy  home; 
May  each  a  living  temple  be. 
Hallowed  for  ever,  Lord,  to  Thee. 

Enrich  that  temple's  holy  shrine 
With  sevenfold  gifts  of  grace  divine ; 
With  wisdom,  light,  and  knowledge,  bless. 
Strength,  counsel,  fear,  and  godliness. 

5  O  Trinity  in  Unity, 

One  only  God,  and  Persons  Three, 

In  Whom,  through  Whom,  by  Whom,  we  live. 

To  Thee  we  praise  and  glory  give. 

Oh,  grant  us  so  to  use  Thy  grace 
That  we  may  see  Thy  glorious  face. 
And  ever,  with  the  heavenly  host. 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Amen. 


236  S.M. 

1  The  cross  is  on  our  brow. 

Redemption's  awful  sign : 
Come  Thou,  0  Holy  Spirit,  now. 
To  seal  the  work  divine. 

2  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart, 

0  Comforter  most  sweet  : 
Inflame  with  zeal  each  lukewarm  heart, 
And  guide  the  trembling  feet. 
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THE  CHURCH— CONFIRMATION. 


3  With  Pentecostal  force 

Thy  j^resence  let  us  feel  : 
With  strength,  Who  art  Thyself  its  source, 
Inspire  us  as  we  kneel. 

4  Confirm  in  us  to-day 

The  work  that  Thou  hast  vv)-ought : 
Illume  the  souls  with  love's  pure  ray, 
Which  Jesus'  blood  hath  bought. 

5  The  fiend,  the  flesh,  the  world. 

We  swear  to  give  them  fight : 
Our  Monarch's  banner  floats  unfurled  ; 
Who  fails  with  that  in  sight  ? 

6  Who  fails  with  Jesus  Christ 

For  leader  and  for  guide : 
For  food,  for  treasure  all  unpriced, 
And  friend  who  ne'er  denied? 

7  The  powers  of  ill  allui'e ; 

Our  foes  come  thick  and  fast : 
Oh,  keep  us  steadfast,  loving,  pure, 
And  we  shall  win  at  last. 

8  No  earth-forged  arms  we  bear  : 

Strength,  weapons,  all  are  Thine  : 
Accept  each  vow  and  hear  each  prayer, 
Blest  Trinity  divine.  Amen. 


237 


8s. 


1  Behold  us,  Lord,  before  Thee  met. 

Whom  each  bright  angel  serves  and  fears, 
Who  on  Thy  throne  rememberest  yet 

Thy  spotless  boyhood's  quiet  years, 
Whose  feet  the  hills  of  Nazareth  trod, 
Who  art  true  Man  and  perfect  God. 

2  To  Thee  we  look,  in  Thee  confide, 

Our  help  is  in  Thine  own  dear  Name; 
For  who  on  Jesus  e'er  relied 

And  found  not  Jesus  still  the  same  ? 
Thus  far  Thy  love  our  souls  hath  brought  ; 
Oh,  stablish  well  what  Thou  hast  wrought. 

3  From  Thee  was  our  baptismal  grace. 

The  holy  seed  by  Thee  was  sown : 
And  now  before  our  Father's  face 

We  make  the  three  great  vows  our  own; 
And  ask,  in  Thine  appointed  way, 
Confirm  us  in  Thy  grace  to-day. 
74 


4  We  need  Thee  more  than  tongue  can  speak, 

'Mid  foes  tliat  well  might  cast  us  down  ; 
But  thousands,  once  as  young  and  weak. 

Have  fought  the  fight,  and  won  the  crown; 
We  ask  the  help  that  bore  them  through  ; 
We  trust  the  Faithful  and  the  True. 

5  So  bless  us  with  the  gift  complete 

By  hands  of  Thy  chief  pastors  given. 
That  awful  presence,  kind  and  sweet, 

Which  comes  in    sevenfold  might  from 
heaven ; 
Eternal  Christ,  to  Thee  we  bow  : 
Give  us  Thy  Spirit  here  and  now.     Amen. 


238 


7s. 


1  Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  love, 
Thou  Who  earnest  from  above. 
Gifts  of  blessing  to  bestow 

On  Thy  waiting  Church  below; 
Once  again  in  love  draw  near 
To  Thy  children  gathered  here. 

2  From  their  bright  baptismal  day. 
Through  their  childhood's  onward  way, 
Thou  hast  been  their  constant  guide, 
Watching  ever  by  their  side  : 

May  they  now  till  life  shall  end, 
Choose  and  know  Thee  as  their  friend. 

3  Give  them  light  Thy  truth  to  see. 
Give  them  life  to  live  for  Thee, 
Daily  power  to  conquer  sin, 
Patient  faith  the  crown  to  win  ; 
Shield  them  from  temptation's  breath, 
Keep  them  faithful  unto  death. 

4  When  the  holy  vow  is  made, 
When  the  hands  are  on  them  laid. 
Come,  in  this  most  solemn  hour, 
With  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  of  power. 
Come,  Thou  blessed  Spirit,  come. 
Make  each  heart  Thy  happy  home. 

Amen. 


239 


L.M. 


Draw,  Holy  Ghost,  Thy  sevenfold  veil 
Between  us  and  the  fires  of  youth : 

Breathe,  Holy  Ghost.  Thy  fresliening  gale 
Our  fevered  brow  in  age  to  soothe. 

For  ever  on  our  souls  be  traced 

This  blessing  from  the  Saviour's  hand, 

A  sheltering  rock  in  memory's  waste, 
O'ershadowing  all  the  weary  land. 

Amen 


THE  CHURCH— CONFIRMATION. 


240  8.7. 

1  Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  glory, 

Look  on  us  Thy  flock  to-day, 
Meekly  kneeling  at  Thy  footstool 

For  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  we  pray; 
Guide  us  ail  our  earthly  journey 

In  the  true  and  narrow  way. 

2  Foes  on  every  liand  are  round  us, 

And  our  hearts  are  weak  and  fraO; 
Gird  lis  with  Thy  heavenly  armor; 

Never  let  us  yield  or  quail ; 
Give  us  victory  in  the  struggle, 

When  the  hosts  of  sin  assail. 

3  Blessed  Jesus,  draw  Thou  near  us, 

As  before  Thy  cross  we  bow ; 
Help  us  to  be  true  and  faithful, 

Seal  our  sacramental  vow; 
We  Thy  soldiei's  are,  and  servants  ; 

Hear  our  solemn  promise  now. 

4  Lead  us  by  Thy  guiding  presence 

Through  the  waste,  with  danger  rife  ; 
Feed  us  with  tlie  lieavenly  manna, 

That  we  faint  not  in  the  strife  ; 
Slake  our  weary  spirits'  thirsting, 

From  the  living  well  of  life. 

5  Looking  ever  unto  Jesus, 

Leaning  on  His  staff  and  rod ; 
May  we  follow  in  His  footsteps, 

Tread  the  path  that  He  has  trod, 
Till  we  dwell  with  Him  for  ever 

In  the  Paradise  of  God.  Amen. 


241 

1  0  gracious  Saviour,  bless  us 

This  Confirmation  hour, 
And  send  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
In  all  His  gifts  and  power. 

2  Send  Him  to  guide  with  Wisdo7n 

Our  footsteps  through  the  world  ; 
Thy  banner  we  have  chosen 
Be  over  us  unfurled. 

3  When  all  looks  dark  and  dreary. 

And  dim  the  far-ofi"  land. 

Then  teach  us,  Holy  Spirit, 

Thy  ways  to  tmderstand. 


7.6. 


4  If  doubt  should  weave  around  us 

A  wily,  tangled  coil, 
Then  guide  us  by  Thy  counsel. 
Its  subtilty  to  foil. 

5  When  weak,  our  hearts  are  shrinking 

From  sorrow,  pain,  or  grief. 

Give  ghostly  sirength.  to  aid  us, 

And  bring  us  sweet  relief. 

6  When  many  thoughts  perplex  us 

What  mission  to  fulfil. 
Grant  knowledge  to  our  judgment. 
That  we  may  do  Thy  will. 

7  If  earthly  joys  grow  bitter. 

Help  us  true  peace  to  gain. 
And  in  life's  persecution 
True  godliness  retain. 

8  When    thoughts   that   shrink   from  con- 

science 
Betray  the  tempter  near. 
Oh,  then  awaken  in  us 
The  voice  of  holy  fear  ! 

9  And  so  defend  us.  Master, 

With  Thy  calm,  heavenly  grace, 
Till  we  are  called  to  worship 
Within  Thy  dwelling-place; 

10  To  fall  before  Tliy  footstool, 
And  sing,  all  glory  be 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

Thrice  Holy  Trinity.  Amen. 

242  7s. 

1  Thine  for  ever  :  God  of  love. 
Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above  ; 
Thine  for  ever  may  we  be. 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  for  ever  :  Lord  of  life. 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife  : 
Thou  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3  Thine  for  ever  :  0  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest! 
Saviour,  (iuardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
Oh,  defend  us  to  the  end! 

4  Thine  for  ever  :  Saviour,  keep 
These  Thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep; 
Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care, 

Let  us  all  Thy  goodness  share. 
75 


THE  CHURCH— HOLY  MATRIMONY, 


Thine  for  ever  :  Thou  our  guide. 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied. 
Ail  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, 
Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 

Amen. 


243 


L.M. 


1  0  happy  day,  that  stays  my  choice 

On  Thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God 

Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice. 

And  tell  Thy  goodness  all  abroad. 

2  Here  rest,  my  oft-divided  heart, 

Fixed  on  thy  God,  thy  Saviour,  rest ; 

Who  with  the  world  would  grieve  to  part 

When  called  on  angels'  food  to  feast  ? 

3  High  Heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear; 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

244  CM. 

1  My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 

And  make  it  always  Thine. 
That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray, 
No  more  from  Tliee  decline. 

2  Before  the  cross  of  Him  who  died. 

Behold,  I  prostrate  fall ; 

Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 

And  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

3  Anoint  me  with  Thy  heavenly  grace 

And  seal  me  for  Thine  own; 
That  I  may  see  Thy  glorious  face, 
And  worship  near  Thy  throne. 

4  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word, 

To  Thee  be  ever  given  ; 
Then  life  shall  be  Thy  service.  Lord, 
And  deatli  the  gate  of  heaven !  Amen. 


HOLY  MATRIMONY. 
245  D.C.M. 

1  Lord,  Who  at  Cana's  wedding  feast 
Didst  as  a  guest  appear. 
Thou  dearer  far  than  earthly  guest 

Vouchsafe  Thy  presence  here; 
For  holy  Thou  indeed  dost  prove 

The  marriage  vow  to  be, 
Proclaiming  it  a  type  of  love 
Between  the  Church  and  Thee. 
76 


The  holiest  vow  that  man  can  make, 

The  golden  thread  in  life, 
The  bond  that  none  may  dare  to  break, 

That  bindeth  man  and  wife ; 
Which,  blessed  by  Thee,  whate'er  betides. 

No  evil  shall  destroy. 
Through  care-worn  days  each  care  divides, 

And  doubles  every  joy. 

On  those  who  at  Thine  altar  kneel, 

0  Lord,  Thy  blessing  pour. 
That  each  may  wake  the  other's  zeal 

To  love  Thee  more  and  more: 
Oh,  grant  them  here  in  peace  to  live. 

In  purity  and  love. 
And,  this  world  leaving,  to  receive 

A  crown  of  life  above  !     Amen. 


246 


7.6. 


1  0  Father  all-creating. 

Whose  wisdom  and  Whose  power 
First  bound  two  lives  together 

In  Eden's  primal  hour: 
To-day  to  these  Thy  children 

Thine  earliest  gift  renew ; 
A  home  by  Thee  made  blessed, 

A  love  by  Thee  kept  true. 

2  0  Saviour,  guest  most  bounteous 

Of  old  in  Galilee, 
Vouchsafe  to-day  Thy  presence. 

With  these  wlio  wait  on  Thee ; 
Their  store  of  earthly  gladness 

Transform  to  heavenly  wine, 
And  teach  them,  in  the  tasting. 

To  know  the  gift  is  Thine. 

3  0  Spirit  of  the  Father 

Breathe  on  them  from  above. 
So  searching  in  Thy  pureness. 

So  tender  in  Thy  love  ; 
That  guarded  by  Thy  presence. 

From  sin  and  strife  Icept  free. 
Their  lives  may  own  Thy  guidance. 

Their  hearts  be  ruled  by  Thee. 

4  Except  Thou  build  it.  Father, 

The  house  is  built  in  vain : 
Except  Thou,  Lord,  sustain  it. 

The  joy  will  turn  to  pain: 
But  nought  can  break  the  union 

Of  hearts  in  Thee  made  one. 
And  love,  which  Thou  hast  hallowed, 

Is  endless  love  begun. 


THE  CHURCH— BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


247 


8s. 


1  To  Thee,  0  Father  throned  on  high, 

Our  marriage  hymn,  we  duly  sing; 
Knit  Thou  the  sacred  bond  we  tie. 

And  do  Thou  bless  the  wedding  ring. 
Thy  love,  at  first,  in  Paradise, 

It  was  that  made  one  flesh  of  twain ; 
Work  Thou,  while  here  our  prayers  arise. 

That  sacred  mystery,  again. 

2  To  Thee,  0  Jesus,  throned  beside 

Thy  Father's  right  hand,  here  we  cry; 
True  Bridegroom  of  Thy  spotless  Bride, 

With  all  Thy  human  love,  draw  nigh. 
Our  human  nature,  Thy  divine 

Has  wedded,  and  in  Thee,  dear  Lord, 
As  Cana's  water  turned  to  wine. 

Its  lost  godlikeness  is  restored. 

3  0  Holy  Ghost  the  Paraclete, 

Thee  too  we  worship,  God  and  Lord, 
And  honor  Thee,  with  praises  meet. 

One  with  the  Father  and  the  Word. 
Lord  and  Life-giver,  hear  our  prayer. 

Come,  sanctify  and  bless,  and  guide, 
Strengthen,  and  shelter  'neath  Thy  care. 

The  life  of  bridegroom  and  of  bride. 

4  0  God  Triune,  Whom  heaven's  host 

Adores,  with  sweet  and  ceaseless  song  ; 
O  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

To  Whom  all  worship  doth  belong  ; 
Hear,  in  these  echoes  taint  and  dim 

Of  chant  and  prayer  and  holy  psalm. 
Their  songs,  the  heavenly  feast  who  hymn. 

The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

Amen. 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


248 


7s. 


1  Blessing,  honor,  thanks,  and  praise, 
Pay  we,  gracious  Gorl,  to  Thee  : 
Thou  in  Thine  abundant  grace 
Givest  us  the  victory. 

True  and  faithful  to  Thy  word, 
Thou  hast  glorified  Thy  Son: 
Jesus  Christ,  our  dying  Lord, 
Has  for  us  the  victory  won. 

2  Lo!  the  prisoner  is  released  ! 
Lightened  of  his  earthly  load, 
where  the  weary  are  at  rest 
And  are  gathered  unto  God. 


Lo!  the  pain  of  life  is  past, 
All  his  warfare  now  is  o'er. 
Death  and  hell  behind  are  cast. 
Grief  and  sufferings  are  no  more. 

3  Happy  are  the  faithful  dead. 
Blessed  who  in  Jesus  die; 

They  from  all  their  toils  are  freed 
In  God's  keeping  safely  lie. 

These  the  Spirit  hath  declared 
Blest,  unutterably  blest, 
Jesus  is  their  great  i-ewurd, 
Jesus  is  their  endless  rest. 

4  Absent  from  our  loving  Lord 
We  shall  not  continue  long  ; 
Join  we  then  with  one  accord 
In  the  new,  the  joyful  song  ; 

Blessing,  honor,  thanks,  and  praise. 
Triune  God,  we  pay  to  Thee, 
Who  in  Thine  abundant  grace 
Givest  us  the  victory !     Amen. 


249  8s. 

1  God  of  the  living,  in  Whose  eyes 
Unveiled  Thy  whole  creation  lies; 
All  souls  are  Thine:  we  must  not  say 
That  those  are  dead  who  pass  away; 
From  this  our  world  of  flesh  set  free, 
We  know  them  living  unto  Thee. 

2  Released  from  earthly  toil  and  strife. 
With  Thee  is  hidden  still  their  life; 
Thine  are  their  thoughts,  their  works,  their 

powers. 
All  Thine,  and  yet  most  truly  ours; 
For  well  we  know,  where'er  they  be, 
Our  dead  are  living  unto  Thee. 

3  Not  spilt  like  water  on  the  ground. 

Not  wrapped  in  dreamless  sleep  profound. 
Not  wandering  in  unknown  despair 
Beyond  Thy  voice,  Thine  arm.  Thy  care; 
Not  left  to  lie  like  fallen  tree : 
Not  dead,  but  living  unto  Thee. 

4  Thy  word  is  true,  Thy  will  is  just  ; 

To  Thee  we  leave  them,  Lord,  in  trust ; 
And  bless  Thee  for  the  love  which  gave 
Thy  Son  to  fill  a  human  grave, 
That  none  might  fear  that  world  to  see. 
Where  all  are  living  unto  Thee. 
77 


THE  CHURCH— BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


5  0  breather  into  man  of  breath, 
0  holder  of  the  keys  of  death, 
0  giver  of  the  life  within. 
Save  us  from  death,  the  death  of  sin  ; 
That  body,  soul,  and  spirit  be 
For  ever  living  unto  Thee!     Amen. 


250 


7.7.7.7.8.8. 


1  Now  the  laborer's  task  is  o'er; 

Now  the  battle  day  is  past ; 
Now  upon  the  farther  shore 

Lands  the  voyager  at  last. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

2  There  the  tears  of  earth  are  dried  ; 

There  its  hidden  things  are  clear  ; 
There  the  work  of  life  is  tried 

J3y  a  juster  Judge  than  here. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

3  Thei'e  the  sinful  souls,  that  turn 

To  the  cross  their  dying  eyes, 
The  dear  love  of  Christ  shall  learn 

At  His  feet  in  Paradise. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

4  Thei-e  no  more  the  powers  of  hell 

Can  prevail  to  mar  their  peace; 
Christ  the  Lord  shall  guard  them  well. 

He  Who  died  for  their  release. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

5  "Earth  to  earth,  and  dust  to  dust," 

Calmly  now  the  words  we  say, 
Leaving  him  to  sleep  in  trust 

Till  the  resurrection- day. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 


251  8.7.8.3. 

1  On  the  resurrection  morning 

Soul  and  body  meet  again  ; 
No  more  sorrow,  no  more  weeping, 
No  more  pain ! 

2  Here  awhile  they  must  be  parted, 

And  the  flesh  its  sabbath  keep, 
Waiting  in  a  holy  stillness, 
Wrapt  in  sleep. 
78 


3  For  a  space  the  tired  body 

Lies  with  feet  toward  the  dawn  ; 
Till  there  breaks  the  last  and  brightest 
Easter  morn. 

4  But  the  soul  in  contemplation 

Utters  earnest  prayer  and  strong; 
Breaking  at  the  resurrection 
Into  song. 

5  Soul  and  body  reunited, 

Thenceforth  nothing  shall  divide, 
Waking  up  in  Christ's  own  likeness, 
Satisfied. 

6  Oh.  the  beauty,  oh,  the  gladness 

Of  that  resurrection-day! 
Which  shall  not,  through  endless  ages, 
Pass  away ! 

7  On  that  happy  Easter  morning 

All  the  graves  their  dead  restore, 
Father,  sister,  child  and  mother. 
Meet  once  more. 

8  To  that  brightest  of  all  meetings 

Bring  us,  Jesus  Christ,  at  last  ; 
To  Thy  ci'oss,  through  death  and  judgment, 
Holding  fast.     Amen. 


252 


L.M. 


1  Asleep  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep ! 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose. 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus !  Oh,  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ; 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  death  hath  lost  its  painful  sting! 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus!  peaceful  rest! 
Whose  waking  is  su])remely  blest  ; 
No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus!  Oh,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be! 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie  ; 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus!  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be; 
But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 


THE  CHURCH— BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


253 

1 


11.6. 


A  voice  is  heard  on  earth  of  kinsfolk  weeping 

The  loss  of  one  they  love ; 
But  he  is  gone  where  the  redeemed  are  keejj- 
ing 

A  festival  above. 

2  The  mourners  throng  the  way.  and  from  the 

steeple 
The  funeral  bell  tolls  slow: 
But  on  the  golden  streets,  the  holy  people 
Are  passing  to  and  fro ; 

3  And  saying  as  they  meet,  rejoice !  another, 

Long  waited  for  is  come : 
The   Saviour's    heart   is   glad  :    a   younger 
brother 
Hath  reached  the  Father's  home. 


FOR  A   CHILD. 


254 


(S. 


1  Let  no  hopeless  tears  be  shed, 
Holy  is  this  narrow  bed. 

Alleluia. 

2  Death  eternal  life  bestows. 
Open  heaven's  portal  throws. 

Alleluia. 

3  And  no  peril  waits  at  last 
Him  who  now  away  hath  past. 

Alleluia. 

4  Not  salvation  hardly  won. 

Not  the  meed  for  race  well  run  : 

Alleluia. 

5  But  the  pity  of  the  Lord 
Gives  His  child  a  full  reward  : 

Alleluia. 

6  Grants  the  prize  without  the  course, 
Crowns,  without  the  battle's  force. 

Alleluia. 

7  Christ,  when  this  sad  life  is  done. 
Join  us  to  Thy  little  one ; 

Alleluia. 

8  And  in  Thine  own  tender  love, 
Bring  us  to  the  ranks  above. 

Alleluia.     Amen. 


255 

1 


L.M. 


Blessed  art  thou,  who,  passed  before 

Hast  found  thi'ough   death   thy  greatest 
gain : 

Whose  opening  life,  so  quickly  o'er, 
Is  hidden  where  is  no  more  pain. 


2  Blessed  art  thou,  whose  childish  feet 
Stray  where  the  living  waters  flow ; 
For  thee  no  glow  of  summer  heat, 
No  chilling  touch  of  winter's  snow. 


Blessed  art  thou  ;  no  storm  can  sweep 
Where  love  so  soon  hath  wafted  thee ; 

We  toil  in  rowing  on  life's  deep; 

But  where  thou  art  is  "  no  more  sea.'* 


4  The  Shepherd  hath  Himself  removed 

The  lamb  which  to  His  care  was  given ; 
For  He  on  earth,  Whom  children  loved. 
Hath    called    His    child    from    eartii    to 
heaven. 


5  No  cloud  is  there,  no  sound  of  woe, 
But  peace  imearthly.  pure  and  deep; 
We  know  thou  art  with  Christ  ;  for  "  so 
He  giveth  His  beloved  sleep,"       Amen. 


Also  the  following: 

105  So  rest,  our  Rest. 

106  The  grave  itself  a  garden  is. 
116  The  foe  behind,  the  deep  before. 

118  Jesus  lives!  Thy  threatening  woe. 

119  Alleluia!    Alleluia! 

120  Sing,  with  aU  the  sons  of  glory. 

185  For  all  the  saints,  who  from   their  labors 

rest. 
191  For  Thy  dear  saint.  0  Lord. 
321  Rock  of  ages. 

331  My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray. 

332  Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee. 

389  To  Him.  Who  for  our  sins  was  slain. 
419  Oh,  what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be. 
424  Brief  life  is  here  our  portion. 

534  0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past. 

535  Soon  and  for  ever. 

536  When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe. 
563  Jesus,  life  of  those  who  die. 

579  God  hath  two  families  of  love. 

79 


THE   CHURCH— ORDINATION. 


ORDINATION. 

CONSECRATION   OF  BISHOPS. 

256  7.6. 

1  Lord  of  the  living  harvest 

That  whitens  o'er  the  plain, 
Where  angels  soon  shall  gather 
Their  sheaves  of  golden  grain  ; 

Accept  these  hands  to  labor, 
These  hearts  to  trust  and  love, 

And  deign  with  them  to  hasten 
Thy  kingdom  from  above. 

2  As  laborers  in  Thy  vineyard 

Still  faithful  may  they  be, 
Content  to  bear  the  burden 
Of  weary  days  for  Thee ; 

To  ask  no  other  wages, 

When  Thou  shalt  call  them  home. 
But  to  have  shared  the  travail 

Which  makes  Thy  kingdom  come. 

3  Come  down.  Thou  Holy  Spirit, 

And  fill  their  souls  with  light. 
Clothe  them  in  spotless  raiment, 
In  vesture  clean  and  white; 

Within  Thy  sacred  temple 

Be  with  them  where  they  stand, 

To  guide  and  teach  Thy  people 
Throughout  our  native  land. 

4  Be  with  them,  God  the  Father! 

Be  with  them,  God  the  Son  ! 
And  God  the  Holy  Spirit  ! 
Most  blessed  Three  in  One! 

Make  them  a  holy  priesthood. 

Thee  humbly  to  adore, 
And  fill  them  with  Thy  fullness 

Both  now  and  evermore!     Amen. 


257  L.M. 

1  Bow  down  Thine  ear,  almighty  Lord, 
And  hear  Thy  Church's  suppliant  cry 
For  all  who  preach  Thy  saving  word. 
And  wait  upon  Thy  ministry. 

2  In  mercy,  Father,  now  give  heed, 

And  pour  Thy  quickening  Spirit's  breath 
On  those  whom  Thou  dost  call  to  feed 
Thy  flock  redeemed  by  Jesus'  death. 
80 


3  0  Saviour,  from  Thy  pierced  hand 
Shed  o'er  them  all  Thy  gifts  divine; 
That  those  who  in  Thy  presence  stand 
May  do  Thy  will  with  love  like  Thine, 

4  Blest  Spirit,  in  their  hearts  abide, 

And  give  them  grace  to  watch  and  pray ; 
That  as  they  seek  Thy  flock  to  guide. 
Themselves  may  keep  the  narrow  way. 

5  0  God,  Thy  strength  and  mercy  send 
To  shield  them  in  their  strife  with  sin ; 
Grant  them,  enduring  to  the  end, 

The  crown  of  life  at  last  to  win.     Amen, 


258  L.M. 

1  0  Spirit  of  the  living  God, 

In  all  Thy  plenitude  of  grace. 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod. 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  word ; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above. 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  Thy  coming,  light; 

Confusion,  order,  in  Thy  path; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might, 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  Convert  the  nations!  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record  ; 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify. 

Till  every  people  call  Him  Lord.    Amen. 


259 


P.M. 


1  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire. 
And  lighten  with  celestial  fire, 

2  Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art. 

Who  dost  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart. 

3  Thy  blessed  unction  from  above 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love. 

4  Enable  with  perpetual  light 

The  dullness  of  our  blinded  sisrht. 


THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 


5  Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  Thy  grace. 

6  Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home : 
Where  Thou  art  guide,  no  ill  can  come. 

7  Teach  us  to  know  the  Father.  Sou, 
And  Thee  of  both  to  be  but  One, 

8  That,  through  the  ages  all  along, 
This  may  be  our  endless  song  : 

9  Praise  to  Thy  eternal  merit, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit.        Amen. 

Also  the  following: 
520  Come,  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest  measures. 


INSTITUTION  OF  MINISTERS. 
260 

1  Heavenly  Shepherd,  Thee  we  pray 
For  Thy  servant  here  to-day: 

By  the  cross  upon  his  brow, 

By  his  ordination  vow, 

By  the  prayers  which  we  have  prayed 

For  the  Holy  Spirit's  aid, 

By  the  deep  and  fervent  love 

Owing  to  his  Lord  above, 

Grant  him  faithful  watch  to  keep. 

Tend  Thy  lambs,  and  feed  Thy  sheep. 

2  From  the  silent  power  of  sin 
Lurking  secretly  within. 

May  the  grace  that  flows  from  Thee, 
Heavenly  Shepherd,  set  him  free; 
By  the  blessing  on  him  breathed, 
Bv  the  charge  to  him  bequeathed. 
Thou  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life, 
Gird  him  for  the  sacred  strife, 
Aye  his  faithful  watch  to  keep. 
Tend  Thy  lambs,  and  feed  Thy  sheep. 

3  Speed  him  on  his  life-long  way. 
Speed  him  whom  we  speed  to-day; 
Thou,  the  gracious,  loving  Lord, 
Give  him  souls  for  his  reward: 
Till  he  win  the  promised  crown, 
When  lie  lays  his  burden  down 
Humbly  at  his  Saviour's  feet, 
Low  before  the  mercy-seat  : 

Give  him,  Lord,  Thy  grace  to  keep. 
Tend  Thy  lambs,  and  feed  Thy  sheep. 

6 


VS. 


4  To  the  blessed  Trinity 
Now  let  praise  and  glory  be. 
In  Whose  Name  we  meet  to-day 
For  our  guidance,  as  we  pray. 
That  we  may,  in  all  we  do. 
Pastor,  and  his  flock,  be  true; 
True  to  man  in  heavenly  love. 
True  to  Thee,  our  God,  above, 
Till  we,  sheep  and  shepherd,  meet, 
Ransomed,  at  Thy  judgment  seat. 

Amen. 


IV.    (Jlic  ^olfl  Scriptures. 


261 


CM. 


1  Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 

Our  path  when  wont  to  stray ; 
Stream  from  the  fount  of  heavenly  grace. 
Brook  by  the  traveler's  way; 

2  Bread  of  our  souls,  whereon  we  feed. 

True  manna  from  on  high  ; 
Our  guide  and  chart,  wherein  we  read 
Of  realms  beyond  the  sky ; 

3  Pillar  of  fire,  through  watches  dark, 

And  radiant  cloud  by  day ; 
W^hen  waves  would  'whelm  our  tossing  bark, 
Our  anchor  and  our  stay  : 

4  Word  of  the  everlasting  God, 

Will  of  His  glorious  Son  ; 
Without  thee  how  could  earth  be  trod. 
Or  heaven  itself  be  won? 

5  Lord,  grant  us  all  aright  to  learn 

The  wisdom  it  imparts; 
And  to  its  heavenly  teaching  turn. 

With  simple,  childlike  hearts.     Amen. 


262 


6s. 


1  Lord,  Thy  word  abideth. 
And  our  footsteps  guideth  ; 
Who  its  truth  believeth 
Light  and  joy  receiveth. 

3  When  our  foes  are  near  us. 
Then  Thy  word  doth  cheer  us, 
Word  of  consolation, 
Message  of  salvation. 

81 


SPECIAL  OCCASIONS— LAYING  OF  A  CORNER  STONE. 


3  When  the  storms  are  o'er  us, 
And  dark  clouds  before  us, 
Then  its  light  direeteth, 
And  our  way  protecteth. 

4  Who  can  tell  the  pleasure, 
Who  recount  the  treasure, 
By  Thy  word  imparted 
To  the  simple-hearted? 

5  Word  of  mercy,  giving 
Succor  to  the  living  ; 
Word  of  life,  supplying 
Comfort  to  the  dying! 

6  Oh,  that  we  discerning 
Its  most  holy  learning, 
Lord,  may  love  and  fear  Thee, 
Evermore  be  near  Thee!     Araen. 


263  CM. 

1  Father  of  mercies !  in  Thy  word 
What  endless  glory  shines! 
For  ever  be  Thy  Name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 


3  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 
Spreads  heavenly  peace  around  ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

3  Oh,  may  tiiese  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

4  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  Thou  for  ever  near  ; 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there.    Ameu. 


264 


7.6. 


0  Word  of  God  incarnate. 

0  wisdom  from  on  high, 
0  truth  unchanged,  unchanging, 

0  light  of  our  dark  sky ; 

We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance 
That  fi'om  the  hallowed  page, 

A  lantern  to  our  footsteps, 
Shines  on  from  age  to  age. 


2  The  Church  from  her  dear  Master 

Received  the  gift  divine, 
And  still  that  light  she  lifteth 
O'er  all  the  earth  to  shine. 

It  is  the  golden  casket 

Where  gems  of  truth  are  stored, 
It  is  the  heaven-di-awn  picture 

Of  Clirist  the  living  Word. 

3  It  floateth  like  a  banner 

Before  God's  host  unfurled  ; 
It  shineth  like  a  beacon 
Above  the  darkling  world  ; 

It  is  the  chart  and  compass 
That  o'er  life's  surging  sea. 

Mid  mists,  and  rocks,  and  quicksands 
Still  guides,  0  Christ,  to  Thee. 

4  Oh,  make  Thy  Church,  dear  Saviour, 

A  lamp  of  burnislied  gold. 
To  bear  before  the  nations 
Thy  true  light  as  of  old  ; 

Oh,  teach  Thy  wandering  pilgrims 
By  this,  their  path  to  trace. 

Till,  clouds  and  darkness  ended, 
They  see  Thee  face  to  face.    Amen. 

Also  the  following : 

75  Not  by  Thy  mighty  hand. 

V.   Special  (Drrasions. 

LAYING  OF  A  CORNER  STONE. 


265 


L.M. 


1  0  Lord  of  hosts,  Whose  glory  fills 
The  bounds  of  the  eternal  hills. 

And  yet  vouchsafes,  in  Christian  lamls. 
To  dwell  in  temples  made  with  hands ; 

2  Grant  that  all  we  who  here  to-day 
Rejoicing  this  foundation  lay. 
May  l)e  in  very  deed  Thine  own. 
Built  on  the  precious  Corner- stone. 

3  Endue  the  creatures  with  Thy  grace, 
That  shall  adorn  Thy  dwelling-place; 
The  beauty  of  the  oak  and  pine. 

The  gold  and  silver,  make  them  Thine 

4  To  Thee  they  all  jiertain  ;  to  Thee 
The  treasures  of  the  earth  and  sea; 
And  when  we  bring  them  to  Thy  throne 
We  but  present  Thee  with  Thine  own. 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS— LAYING  OF  A  CORNER  STONE. 


5  The  minds  that  guide  endue  with  skill 
The  hands  that  work  preserve  from  ill ; 
That  we,  who  these  foundations  lay, 
May  raise  the  top-stone  in  its  day. 

6  Both  now  and  ever,  Lord,  protect 
The  temple  of  Thine  own  elect ; 

Be  Thou  in  them,  and  they  in  Thee, 
0  ever  blessed  Trinity !     Amen. 


366  8.7. 

1  In  the  Name  which  eai'th  and  heaven 

Ever  worship,  praise,  and  fear, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

Shall  a  house  be  builded  here: 
Here  with  prayer  its  deep  foundations, 

In  the  faith  of  Christ,  we  lay. 
Trusting  by  His  help  to  crown  it 

With  the  top-stone  in  its  day. 

2  Here  as  in  their  due  succession 

Stone  on  stone  the  workmen  place, 
Thus,  we  pray,  unseen  but  surely, 

Jesus,  build  us  up  in  grace; 
Till,  within  these  walls  completed. 

We  complete  in  Thee  are  found  ; 
And  to  Thee,  the  one  Foundation, 

Strong  and  living  stones,  are  bound. 

3  Fair  shall  be  Thine  earthly  temple: 

Here  the  careless  passer-by 
Shall  bethink  him.  in  its  beauty, 

Of  the  holier  house  on  high  ; 
Weary  hearts  and  troubled  spirits 

Here  shall  find  a  still  i-etreat ; 
Sinful  souls  shall  bring  their  burden 

Here  to  the  Absolver's  feet. 

4  Yet  with  truer,  nobler  beauty. 

Lord,  we  pray,  this  house  adorn, 
Where  Thy  Bride,  Tiiy  Church  redeemed. 

Robes  her  for  her  marriage  morn  ; 
Clothed  in  garments  of  salvation. 

Rich  with  gems  of  heavenly  grace, 
Spouse  of  Christ,  arrayed  and  waiting 

Till  she  may  behold  His  face. 

5  Here  in  due  and  solemn  order 

May  her  ceaseless  prayer  arise ; 
Here  may  strains  of  holy  gladness 

Lift  her  heart  above  the  skies; 
Here  the  word  of  life  be  spoken  ; 

Here  the  child  of  God  be  sealed  ; 
Here  the  bread  of  heaven  be  broken, 

"Till  He  come"  Himself  revealed. 


6  Praise  to  Thee,  0  Master-Builder, 

Maker  of  the  earth  and  skies ; 
Praise  to  Thee,  in  Whom  Thy  temple 

Fitly  framed  together  lies ; 
Praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Spirit, 

Binding  all  that  lives  in  one: 
Till  our  earthly  praise  be  ended, 

And  the  eternal  song  begun!     Amen. 


267 


L.M. 


1  O  Thou,  in  Whom  alone  is  found 

The  strength  by  which  our  toil  is  blest, 
Upon  this  consecrated  ground 
Now  bid  Tliy  cloud  of  glory  rest. 

2  In  Thy  great  Name  we  place  this  stone : 

To  Thy  great  truth  these  walls  we  rear  : 
Long  may  they  make  Thy  glory  known. 
And  long  our  Saviour  triumph  here. 

3  And  while  Thy  sons,  from  earth  apart, 

Here    seek  the   truth   from   heaven   that 
sprung, 
Fill  with  'J'hy  Spirit  every  heart, 
With  living  fire  touch  every  tongue. 

4  Lord,  feed  Thy  Church  with  peace  and  love; 

Let  sin  and  error  pass  away. 
Till  truth's  full  influence  from  above 
Rejoice  the  earth  with  cloudless  day. 

Amen. 


268 


L.M. 


1  And  will  the  great  eternal  God 
On  earth  establish  His  abode? 

And  will  He,  from  His  radiant  throne. 
Accept  our  temples  for  His  own  ? 

2  These  walls  we  to  Thy  honor  raise ; 
Long  may  they  echo  with  Thy  praise : 
And  Thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  Thy  grace. 

3  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
VYith  all  the  graces  of  His  train  : 
While  power  divine  His  word  attends. 
To  conquer  foes,  and  cheer  His  friends. 

4  And  in  the  great  decisive  day. 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  souls  were  born  to  glory  here. 

Amen. 
83 


SPECIAL  OCCASIONS— CONSECRATION  OF  CHURCHES. 


CONSECRATION  OF  CHURCHES. 

269  CM. 

1  0  Thou,  Whose  own  vast  temple  stands, 

BuiJt  ovei"  earth  and  sea, 
Accept  the  walls  that  human  hands 
Have  raised  to  worship  Thee. 

2  Lord,  from  Thine  inmost  glory  send, 

Within  these  courts  to  bide. 
The  peace  that  dwelleth  without  end 
Serenely  by  Thy  side ! 

3  May  erring  minds  that  worship  here 

Be  taught  the  better  way ; 
And  they  who  mourn,  and  they  who  fear. 
Be  strengthened  as  they  pray. 

4  May  faitli  grow  firm,  and  love  grow  warm, 

And  pure  devotion  rise. 
While  round  these  hallowed  walls,  the  storm 
Of  earth-born  passion  dies.     Amen. 


270 


7.6. 


Great  God  of  our  salvation, 
Be  this  Thy  resting  place, 
Thy  holy  habitation. 
Thy  mercy-seat  of  grace. 
What  time  the  tempests  gather. 
Light,  love,  peace,  praise  be  here : 
The  children  with  their  Father: 
God  with  us  :  where  is  fear  ? 


2  Though  pilgrim  hearts  are  moaning 
The  sin  and  strife  of  earth, 

The  whole  creation  groaning 
In  travail -pangs  of  birth, 
Emmanuel  leads  us  onward  : 
His  cross  is  in  the  van  ; 
The  clouds  are  rifted  sunward  : 
God  with  us  :  what  is  man  ? 

3  Though  more  the  devil  rages 
As  nearer  draws  his  hour. 
Hid  in  the  Rock  of  ages 

We  bide  His  wrath  and  power  : 
For  still  the  Dove  is  hovering 
O'er  every  suppliant  saint : 
God  with  us,  shadowing,  covering; 
Who  dares  to  fail  or  faint  ? 
84 


4  Praise  ye  our  God  for  ever, 
In  these  His  courts  adored  : 
Nor  death  nor  hell  can  sever 
The  servant  and  his  Lord. 
On,  brothers,  on  ;  victorious 
The  Gospel's  trumpet-call ; 
The  Lord  of  hosts  before  us; 
God  with  us,  one  and  all.     Amen. 


271 


.M. 


1  Jesus!  where'er  Thy  people  meet. 
There  they  behold  Thy  mercy-seat ; 
Where'er  they  seek  Thee,  Thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2  And  since  within  no  walls  confined, 
Thou  dwellest  in  the  humble  mind  : 
Let  all  within  Thy  house  who  come. 
Departing,  take  Thee  to  their  home. 

3  Yet  everywhere  Thou  gnid'st  Thine  own 
To  raise  for  Thee  an  earthly  throne  ; 
And  where  Thy  Name  Thou  dost  record. 
There  Thou  wilt  come  and  bless  them.  Lord  ! 

4  [*  Behold,  at  Thy  commanding  word. 
We  stretch  the  curtain  and  the  cord  ; 
Come  Thou  and  fill  this  wider  space, 
And  bless  us  with  a  large  increase.] 

5  Great  Shepherd  of  Thy  chosen  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew ; 
And  hei'e  to  wayward  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  Thy  saving  Name  ! 

6  Here  may  we  prove  the  might  of  prayer, 
To  strengthen  faith  and  sweeten  care  : 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise. 

And  bring  all  heaven  Ijefore  our  eyes  ! 

7  Here  to  the  babe  new-born  on  earth, 
Grant  Thou  the  newer,  better  birth; 
By  water  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
Restoring  all  that  Adam  lost. 

8  Here  to  the  weary,  hungry  soul 

Give  Thou  the  gift  that  maketh  whole ; 
The  bread  that  is  Christ's  flesh,  for  food, 
The  wine  that  is  the  Saviour's  blood. 

*  For  enlargement  of  the  Church. 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS— MISSIONS. 


9  Lord,  we  are  few,  but  Thou  art  near  ; 
Nor  short  Thine  arm,  nor  deaf  Thine  ear ; 
Oh,  rend  the  heavens,  come  quickly  down, 
And  make  a  thousand  hearts  Thine  own  ! 

Amen. 

Also  the  following: 

500  Lo !  God  is  here  ;  let  us  adore. 

501  Christ  is  made  the  sure  foundation. 

502  We  love  the  place,  0  God. 


RESTORATION  OP  A  CHURCH. 
272  8.7. 

1  Lift  the  strain  of  high  thanksgiving  ! 

Tread  with  songs  the  hallowed  way  ! 
Praise  our  fathers'  God  for  mercies 

New  to  us  their  sons  to-day  : 
Here  they  built  for  Him  a  dwelling. 

Served  Him  here  in  ages  past, 
Fixed  it  for  His  sure  possession, 

Holy  ground,  while  time  shall  last. 

2  When  the  years  had  wrought  their  changes, 

He,  our  own  unchanging  God, 
Thought  on  this  His  habitation. 

Looked  on  His  decayed  abode ; 
Heard  our  prayers,  and  helped  our  counsels. 

Blessed  the  silver  and  the  gold, 
Till  once  more  His  house  is  standing 

Firm  and  stately  as  of  old. 

3  Entering  then  Thy  gates  with  praises. 

Lord,  be  ours  Thine  Israel's  prayer  : 
'  Rise  into  Thy  place  of  resting. 

Shew  Thy  promised  Presence  there ! ' 
Let  the  gracious  word  be  spoken 

Here,  as  once  on  Sion's  height, 
'  This  shall  be  My  rest  for  ever, 

This  My  dwelling  of  delight.' 

4  Fill  this  latter  house  with  glory 

(ireater  than  the  former  knew; 
Clothe  with  righteousness  its  priesthood. 

Guide  us  all  to  rtverence  true; 
Let  Thy  Holy  One's  anointing 

Here  its  sevenfold  blessing  shed  ; 
Spread  for  us  the  heavenly  banquet. 

Satisfy  Thy  poor  with  bread. 

5  Praise  to  Thee,  almighty  Father, 

Praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Son, 
Praise  to  Thee,  all-quickening  Spirit, 
Ever  blessed  Three  in  One ; 


Threefold  Power  and  Grace  and  Wisdom, 

Moulding  out  of  sinful  clay. 
Living  stones  for  that  true  temple 

Which  shall  never  know  decay.     Amen. 


MISSIONS: 
AT  HOME. 

273  L.M, 

1  Look  from  Thy  sphere  of  endless  day, 

O  God  of  mercy  and  of  might ! 
In  pity  look  on  those  who  stray, 
Benighted  in  this  land  of  light. 

2  In  peopled  vale,  in  lonely  glen, 

In  crowded  mart,  by  stream  or  sea, 
How  many  of  the  sons  of  men 

Hear  not  the  message  sent  from  Thee  ! 

3  Send  forth  Thy  heralds.  Lord,  to  call 

The  thoughtless  young,  the  hardened  old, 
A  scattered,  homeless  flock,  till  all 
Be  gathered  to  Thy  peaceful  fold. 

4  Send  them  Thy  mighty  word  to  speak. 

Till  faith  shall  dawn,  and  doubt  depart. 
To  awe  the  bold,  to  stay  the  weak. 
And  bind  and  heal  the  broken  heart. 

5  Then  all  these  wastes,  a  dreary  scene 

That  makes  us  sadden  as  we  gaze. 
Shall  grow  with  living  waters  green, 
And  lift  to  heaven  the  voice  of  praise. 


MISSIONS: 
ABROAD. 


274 


L.M. 


1  Fling  oiit  the  banner !  let  it  float 

Skyward  and  seaward,  high  and  wide ; 
The  sun,  that  lights  its  shining  folds, 
The  cross,  on  which  the  Saviour  died. 

2  Fling  out  the  banner  !  angels  bend 

In  anxious  silence  o'er  the  sign  ; 
And  vainly  seek  to  comprehend 
The  wonder  of  the  love  divine. 

3  Fling  out  the  banner  !  heathen  lands 

Shall  see  from  far  the  glorious  sight, 
And  nations,  crowding  to  be  born, 
Baptize  their  spirits  in  its  light. 

85 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS— MISSIONS. 


4  Fling  out  the  banner!  sin-sick  souls 

That  sink  and  perish  in  tlie  strife, 
Shall  touch  in  faith  its  radiant  hem, 
And  spring  immortal  into  life. 

5  Fling  out  the  banner!  let  it  float 

Skyward  and  seaward,  liigh  and  wide, 
Our  glory,  only  in  the  cross; 
Our  only  hope,  the  Crucitied  ! 

6  Fling  out  the  banner!  wide  and  high. 

Seaward  and  skyward,  let  it  shine : 
Nor  skill,  nor  might,  nor  merit  ours; 
We  conquer  only  in  that  sign. 


276 


6.6.G.6.S.8. 


275 

1  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains. 

From  India's  coral  strand. 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand; 
Fi'om  many  an  ancient  river. 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 


2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases. 

And  only  man  is  vile: 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strewn; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Can  we,  whose  souls  ai'e  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high ; 
Can  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation,  Oh,  salvation, 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim. 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  Name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds.  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll. 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole: 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 
86 


7.6. 


1  Arise,  0  Lord,  and  shine 

In  all  Thy  saving  might. 
And  prosper  each  design 
To  spread  Thy  glorious  light: 
Let  healing  streams  of  mercy  flow. 
That  all  the  earth  Thy  truth  may  know. 


Oh,  bring  the  nations  near. 
That  they  may  sing  Thy  praise; 
Let  all  the  people  hear 
And  learn  Thy  holy  ways : 
Reign,  mighty  God,  assert  Thy  cause, 
And  govern  by  Thy  righteous  laws. 


Put  forth  Thy  glorious  power  : 

The  nations  then  shall  see, 

And  earth  present  her  store, 

In  convei'ts  born  to  Thee  : 
God,  our  own  God,  His  Church  shall  bless, 
And  earth  be  filled  with  righteousness. 


277 


8.7. 


1  Lord,  her  watch  Thy  Church  is  keeping. 

When  shall  earth  Thy  rule  obey? 
When  shall  end  the  night  of  weeping? 

When  shall  break  the  pi'omised  day? 
See  the  whitening  harvest  languish, 

Waiting  still  the  laboi'ers'  toil ; 
Was  it  vain — Thy  Son's  deep  anguish  ? 

Shall  the  strong  retain  the  spoil  ? 


2  Tidings,  sent  to  every  creature. 

Millions  yet  have  never  heard  : 
Can  they  hear  without  a  preacher? 

Lord  almighty,  give  the  Mord! 
Give  the  word  !  in  every  nation 

Let  the  gospel  trumpet  sound, 
Witnessing  a  world's  salvation, 

To  the  earth's  remotest  bound. 


3  Then  the  end !     Thy  Church  completed. 
All  Thy  chosen  gathered  in. 
With  their  King  in  glory  seated. 

Satan  bound,  and  banished  sin: 
Gone  for  ever  parting,  weeping. 

Hunger,  sorrow,  death,  and  pain  : 

Lo !  hej-  watch  Thy  Church  is  keeping  ; 

Come,  Lord  Jesus,  come  to  reign  ! 

Amen. 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS— MISSIONS. 


278  8.7. 

1  Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations; 

Fruitful  Jet  Thy  sorrows  be; 
By  Thy  pains  and  consolations 
Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee! 

2  Of  Thy  cross  the  wondrous  story, 

Be  it  to  the  nations  told  ; 
Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory 
And  Thy  mercy  manifold. 

3  Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing, 

Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast. 
Human  tears  for  Thee  are  flowing, 
Human  hearts  in  Thee  would  rest. 

4  Tliirsting  as  for  dews  of  even, 

As  the  new-mown  grass  for  rain. 
Thee  they  seek  as  God  of  heaven. 
Thee  as  Man  for  sinners  slain. 

5  Saviour,  lo !  the  isles  are  waiting  ! 

Stretched  the  hand  and  strained  the  sight. 
For  Thy  Spirit,  new  creating, 

Love's  pure  flame,  and  wisdom's  light. 

6  Give  the  word,  and  of  the  preacher 

Speed  the  foot  and  touch  the  tongue, 
Till  on  earth  by  every  creature 

Glory  to  the  Lamb  be  sung !     Amen. 


280 


8.7.8.7.4. 


1  Souls  in  heathen  darkness  lying, 

Where  no  light  has  broken  through. 
Souls  that  Jesus  bought  by  dying, 
Whom  His  soul  in  travail  knew: 

Thousand  voices 
Call  us,  o'er  the  waters  blue. 

2  Christians,  hearken  !    None  has  taught  them 

Of  His  love  so  deep  and  dear  ; 
Of  the  precious  price  that  bought  them  ; 
Of  the  nail,  the  thorn,  the  spear  ; 

Ye  who  know  Him, 
Guide  them  from  their  darkness  drear. 

3  Haste,  oh  haste,  and  spread  the  tidings 

Wide  to  earth's  remotest  strand  ; 
Let  no  brother's  bitter  chidings 
Rise  against  us.  when  we  stand 

In  the  judgment. 
From  some  far,  forgotten  land. 

4  Lo!  the  hills  for  harvest  whiten. 

All  along  each  distant  shore ; 
Seaward  far  the  islands  brighten  ; 
Light  of  nations  !  lead  us  o'er  : 

VA'hen  we  seek  them, 
Let  Thy  Spirit  go  before.     Amen. 


281 


L.M. 


279 


8.7. 


1  Lord,  a  Saviour's  love  displaying. 

Show  the  heathen  lands  Thy  way; 
Thousands  still  like  sheep  are  straying 
In  the  dark  and  cloudy  day. 

2  Shades  of  death  are  gathering  o'er  them, 

Lord,  they  perish  from  Thy  sight  I 
Let  Thine  angel  go  before  them  ; 
Bring  the  Gentiles  to  Thy  light. 

3  Fetch  them  home  from  every  nation. 

From  the  islands  of  the  sea; 
By  the  word  of  Thy  salvation 
Call  the  wanderers  back  to  Thee. 

4  Thou  their  pasture  hast  provided, 

Grant  the  blessing  long  foretold  ; 
Let  Thy  sheep,  divinely  guided, 
Find  at  last  the  one  true  fold. 


1  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  To  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made. 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  His  head  ; 
His  Name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
^Vith  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song  ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  Name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns  ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  burst  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest. 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King  ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

87 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS— MISSIONS. 


282 


8.7.8.7.4.7. 


1  Speed  Thy  servants,  Saviour,  speed  them ; 

Thou  art  l.iord  of  winds  and  waves; 
They  were  bound,  but  Thou  hast  freed  them; 
Now  they  go  to  free  the  slaves ; 

Be  Thou  with  them  : 
'Tis  Thine  arm  aJone  that  saves. 

2  Friends  and  home  and  all  forsaking, 

Lord,  they  go  at  Thy  command, 
As  their  stay  Thy  promise  taking, 
While  they  traverse  sea  and  land: 

Oh,  be  with  them! 
Lead  them  safely  by  the  hand. 

3  When  they  reach  the  land  of  strangers, 

And  the  prospect  dark  appears, 
Nothing  seen  but  toils  and  dangers, 
Nothing  felt  but  doubts  and  fears, 

Be  Thou  with  them  ; 
Hear  their  sighs,  and  count  their  tears. 

4  Where  no  fruit  appears  to  cheer  them, 

And  they  seem  to  toil  in  vain  : 
Then  in  mercy,  Lord,  draw  near  them, 
Then  their  sinking  hopes  sustain  : 

Thus  supported. 
Let  their  zeal  revive  again. 

5  In  the  midst  of  opposition, 

Let  them  trust,  0  Lord,  in  Thee; 
When  success  attends  their  mission, 
Let  Thy  servants  humbler  be  ; 

Never  leave  them, 
Till  Thy  face  in  heaven  they  see : 

6  Tiiere  to  reap  in  joy  for  ever 

Fruit  that  grows  from  seed  here  sown  ; 
There  to  be  with  Him.  Who  never 
Ceases  to  preserve  His  own  ; 

And  with  gladness 
Give  the  praise  to  Him  alone.     Amen. 


2  Go,  thou  mighty  gospel, 

Conquering  on  thy  way  ; 
Night  upon  the  mountains 
Changes  into  day. 

Idols  bow  before  thee. 
Heathen  temples  fall ; 

Soon  the  world  shall  own  thee, 
Victor  over  all. 

3  O  Thou  blessed  Saviour, 

Reigning  now  on  high, 
May  Thy  faithful  soldiers 
Find  Thee  ever  nigh. 

Bid  their  glorious  mission 
Spread  from  sea  to  sea. 

Till  the  whole  creation 

Worship  only  Thee.     Amen. 


284 


L.M. 


283 


6.5. 


Hark !  the  swelling  breezes, 

Rising  from  afar. 
Bring  the  sound  of  conflict 

From  the  holy  war. 

God  is  with  our  armies ; 

He  the  word  has  given  ; 
He  is  watching  o'er  you, 

Messengers  of  heaven. 
88 


1  Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake, 

Put  on  Thy  strength,  the  nations  shake; 
And  let  the  world  adoring  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  Thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen  from  Thy  throne, 
I  am  Jehovah,  God  alone  : 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  Let  Sion's  time  of  favor  come ; 

Oh,  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home ; 
And  let  our  wondering  eyes  behold 
Gentiles  and  Jews  in  Jesus'  fold. 


4  Almighty  God,  Thy  grace  proclaim 
In  every  clime,  of  every  name ; 
Let  adverse  powers  before  Thee  fall. 
And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all. 

Amen. 

Also  the  following: 

371  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed. 

372  God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace. 

495  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies. 

512  Thy  kingdom  come,  O  God. 

513  Thou,  Whose  almighty  Word. 

514  Hark,  the  song  of  Jubilee. 

515  Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow. 

516  Lord  of  all  power  and  might. 

517  0  brothers,  lift  your  voices. 
648  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing. 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS— CHARITIES. 


FOR  THE  JEWS. 
285  7.6. 

1  Oh,  that  the  Lord's  salvation 
Were  out  of  Sion  come, 
To  heal  His  ancient  nation. 
To  lead  His  outcasts  home! 

3  How  long  the  holy  city 

Shall  heathen  feet  profane? 
Return,  O  Lord,  in  pity; 
Rebuild  her  walls  again. 

3  Let  fall  Thy  rod  of  terror  ; 

Thy  saving  grace  impart ; 
RoU  back  the  veil  of  error ; 
Release  the  fettered  heart. 

4  Let  Israel,  home  returning. 

Her  lost  Messiah  see; 
Grive  oil  of  joy  for  mourning, 
And  bind  Thy  Church  to  Thee. 

Amen. 


286 


CM. 


1  Wake,  haip  of  Sion,  wake  again. 

Upon  Thine  ancient  hill. 
On  Jordan's  long  deserted  plain, 
By  Kedron's  lowly  rill. 

2  The  hymn  shall  yet  in  Sion  swell, 

That  sounds  Messiah's  praise. 
And  Thy  loved  Name,  Emmanuel, 
As  once  in  ancient  days. 

3  For  Israel  yet  shall  own  her  King, 

For  her,  salvation  waits, 
And  hill  and  dale  shall  sweetly  sing, 
With  praise  in  all  her  gates. 

4  Oh,  hasten,  Lord,  these  promised  days, 

When  Israel  shall  rejoice; 
And  Jew  and  Gentile  join  in  praise, 
With  one  united  voice!     Amen. 

287  L.M. 

1  Oh,  why  should  Israel's  sons,  once  blest, 

Still  roam  the  scorning  world  around; 
Disowned  of  heaven,  by  man  opprest. 
Outcasts  from  Sion's  hallowed  ground '? 

2  0  God  of  Israel,  view  their  race; 

Back  to  Thy  fold  the  wanderers  bring. 
Teach  them  to  seek  Thy  slighted  grace, 
To  hail  in  Christ  their  promised  King. 


3  The  veil  of  darkness  rend  in  twain. 

Which  hides  their  Shiloh's  glorious  light  : 
The  severed  olive  branch  again 
To  its  own  parent  stock  unite. 

4  Haste,  glorious  day,  expected  long, 

When  Jew  and  Greek  one  prayer  shall  raise. 
With  eager  feet  one  temple  throng. 
One  God  with  grateful  rapture  praise. 

Amen. 


CHARITIES. 
288  8.8.8.6. 

1  0  God  of  mercy,  God  of  might. 
In  love  and  pity  infinite, 
Teach  us,  as  ever  in  Thy  sight. 

To  live  our  life  to  Thee. 

2  And  Thou,  Who  cam'st  on  earth  to  die. 
That  fallen  man  might  live  thereby, 
Oh,  hear  us,  for  to  Thee  we  cry. 

In  hope,  0  Lord,  to  Thee. 

3  Teach  us  the  lesson  Thou  hast  taught. 
To  feel  for  those  Thy  blood  hath  bought, 
That  every  word,  and  deed,  and  thought 

May  work  a  work  for  Thee. 

4  For  all  are  brethren,  far  and  wide. 
Since  Thou,  0  Lord,  for  all  hast  died ; 
Then  teach  us,  whatsoe'er  betide. 

To  love  them  all  in  Thee. 

5  In  sickness,  sorrow,  want,  or  care, 
Whate'er  it  be,  'tis  ours  to  share; 
May  we,  where  help  is  needed,  there 

Give  help  as  unto  Thee. 

6  And  may  Thy  Holy  Spirit  move 
All  those  who  live,  to  live  in  love. 
Till  Thou  shalt  greet  in  heaven  above 

i^ll  those  who  give  to  Thee.     Amen. 


289 


L.M. 


1  0  Thou  through  suffering  perfect  made. 
On  Whom  the  bitter  cross  was  laid  ; 

In  hours  of  sickness,  grief,  and  pain. 
No  sufiferer  tui-ns  to  "rhee  in  vain. 

2  The  halt,  the  maimed,  the  sick,  the  blind. 
Sought  not  in  vain  Thy  tendance  kind  ; 
Now  in  Thy  poor  Thyself  we  see. 

And  minister  through  them  to  Thee 

89 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS— CHARITIES. 


3  0  loving  Saviour,  Thou  canst  cure 
The  pains  and  woes  Thou  didst  endure; 
For  all  who  need,  Physician  great, 
Thy  healing  balm  we  supplicate. 

4  But,  oh,  far  more,  let  each  keen  pain 
And  hour  of  woe  be  heavenly  gain, 
Each  stroke  of  Thy  chastising  rod 
Bring  back  the  wanderer  nearer  God ! 

5  Oh,  heal  the  bruised  heart  within! 
Oh,   save  our  souls  all  sick  with  sin ! 
Give  life  and  health  in  bounteous  store, 
That  we  may  praise  Thee  evermore ! 

Amen, 


290 


D.C.M. 


1  Thine  arm,  0  Lord,  in  days  of  old 

Was  strong  to  heal  and  save ; 
It  triumphed  o'er  disease  and  death. 
O'er  darkness  and  the  grave. 

To  Thee  they  went,  the  blind,  the  dumb, 

The  palsied  and  the  lame. 
The  leper  with  his  tainted  life, 

The  sick  with  fevered  frame. 

2  And  lo !  Thy  touch  brought  life  and  health, 

Gave  speech,  and  strength,  and  sight ; 
And  youth  renewed  and  frenzy  calmed 
Owned  Thee,  the  Lord  of  light. 

And  now,  0  Lord,  be  near  to  bless, 

Almighty  as  of  yore. 
In  crowded  street,  by  restless  couch, 

As  by  Gennesareth's  shore. 

3  Though  love  and  might  no  longer  heal 

By  touch,  or  word,  or  look  ; 
Though  they  who  do  Thy  work  must  read 
Thy  laws  in  nature's  book  : 

Yet  come  to  heal  the  sick  man's  soul, 
Come,  cleanse  the  leprous  taint. 

Give  joy  and  peace,  where  all  is  strife, 
And  strength,  where  all  is  faint. 

4  Be  Thou  our  great  deliverer  still, 

Thou  Lord  of  life  and  death, 
Restore  and  quicken,  soothe  and  bless 
With  Thine  almighty  breath. 

To  hands  that  work  and  eyes  that  see 

Give  wisdom's  heavenly  lore. 
That  whole  and  sick,  and  weak  and  strong, 

May  praise  Thee  evermore.     Amen. 
90 


291 


8.7.8.7.7.7. 


1  Thou  to  Whom  the  sick  and  dying 

Ever  came,  nor  came  in  vain, 
Still  with  healing  words  replying 

To  the  wearied  ciy  of  pain  ; 
Hear  us,  Jesus,  as  we  meet. 
Suppliants  at  Thy  mercy  seat. 

2  Every  care,  and  every  sorrow. 

Be  it  great,  or  be  it  small. 
Yesterday,  to-day,  to-morrow, 

When,  where'er,  it  may  befall, 
Lay  we  humbly  at  Thy  feet, 
Suppliants  at  Thy  mercy  seat. 

3  Still  the  weary,  sick,  and  dying 

Need  a  brother's,  sister's  care ; 
On  Thy  higher  help  relying 

May  we  now  their  burden  share, 
Bringing  all  our  offerings  meet, 
Suppliants  at  Thy  mercy  seat. 

4  May  each  child  of  Thine  be  willing. 

Willing  both  in  hand  and  heart. 
All  the  law  of  love  fulfilling, 

Ever  comfort  to  impart ; 

Ever  bringing  offerings  meet, 
Suppliant  to  Thy  mercy  seat. 

5  So  may  sickness,  sin,  and  sadness, 

To  Thy  healing  power  yield, 
Till  the  sick  and  sad.  in  gladness, 
Rescued,  ransomed,  cleansed,  healed. 
One  in  Thee  together  meet, 
Pardoned  at  Thy  judgment  seat. 

Amen. 


292 


8s. 


1  Father,  Who  mak'st  Thy  suffering  sons 
Thy  ministers  to  stronger  ones, 

To  light  love's  holy  flame  within. 
Deposing  self,  abasing  sin. 
Oh,  teach  my  soul,  confiding  still, 
To  suffer  or  to  do  Thy  will  ! 

2  If  in  this  world  of  mystery, 
Unequal  favors  fall  on  me, 
While  brothers,  better  far  than  I, 
Are  called  to  languish  or  to  die. 
Help  me  in  turn  their  ills  to  share. 
Their  wounds  to  heal,  their  load  to  bear. 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS— ALMSGIVING. 


3  Blest  is  their  task,  'mid  human  woe 
Thy  gifts  on  others  who  bestow ; 
For  suffering  lies  at  plenty's  door, 
And  God  appeals,  when  cries  the  poor. 
His  law  ordains  for  all  that  live, 
What  sorrow  lacks  let  mercy  give. 

4  The  day  shall  come  when  veils  remove, 
And  all  shall  see  that  God  is  love.    ^ 
Then  He  Himself  all  tears  shall  dry. 
And  show  of  pain  the  reason  why  ; 
And  theirs  shall  be  the  great  reward 
Who  in  His  poor  beheld  their  Lord. 


ALMSGIVING. 

293  CM. 

1  Lord,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went, 

By  lane  and  cell  obscure. 
And  let  love's  treasures  still  be  spent. 
Like  His,  upon  the  poor. 

2  Like  Him  through  scenes  of  deep  distress, 

Who  bore  the  world's  sad  weight, 
We,  in  their  crowded  loneliness. 
Would  seek  the  desolate. 

3  For  Thou  hast  placed  us  side  by  side. 

In  this  wide  world  of  ill, 
And,  that  Thy  followers  may  be  tried, 
The  poor  are  with  us  still. 

4  Mean  are  all  offerings  we  can  make, 

But  Thou  hast  taught  us,  Lord, 
If  given  for  the  Saviour's  sake, 
'They  lose  not  their  reward . 

294  8.7. 

1  Lord  of  glory.  Who  hast  bought  us 

With  Thy  life-blood  as  the  price. 
Never  grudging  for  the  lost  ones 

That  tremendous  sacrifice  ; 
And  with  that  hast  freely  given 

Blessings,  countless  as  the  sand, 
To  the  unthankful  and  the  evil 

With  Thine  own  unsparing  hand  ; 

2  Grant  us  hearts,  dear  Lord,  to  yield  Thee 

Gladly,  freely  of  Thine  own  ; 
With  the  sunshine  of  Thy  goodness 

Melt  our  thankless  hearts  of  stone ; 
Till  our  cold  and  selfish  natures. 

Warmed  by  Thee,  at  length  believe 
That  more  happy  and  more  blessed 

'Tis  to  give  than  to  receive. 


3  Wondrous  honor  hast  Thou  given 

To  our  humblest  charity. 
In  Thine  own  mysterious  sentence, 

"  Ye  have  done  it  unto  Me." 
Can  it  be,  0  gracious  Master, 

Thou  dost  deign  for  alms  to  sue, 
Saying  by  Thy  poor  and  needy, 

"  Give  as  I  have  given  to  you  ?" 

4  Yes  :  the  sorrow  and  the  suffering, 

Which  on  every  hand  we  see, 
Channels  are  for  tithes  and  offerings 

Due  by  solemn  right  to  Thee; 
Right  of  which  we  may  not  rob  Thee, 

Debt  we  may  not  choose  but  pay. 
Lest  that  face  of  love  and  pity 

Turn  from  us  another  day. 

5  Lord  of  glory.  Who  hast  bought  us 

With  Thy  life-blood  as  the  price. 
Never  grudging  for  the  lost  ones 

That  tremendous  sacrifice. 
Give  us  faith,  to  trust  Thee  boldly, 

Hope,  to  stay  our  souls  on  Thee ; 
But  oh,  best  of  all  Thy  graces, 

Give  us  Thine  own  charity.     Amen. 


295  S.M. 

1  We  give  Thee  but  Thine  own, 

Whate'er  the  gift  may  be  : 
All  that  we  have  is  Thine  alone, 
A  trust,  0  Lord,  from  Thee. 

2  May  we  Thy  bounties  thus 

As  stewards  true  receive. 
And  gladly,  as  Thou  blessest  us. 
To  "Thee  our  first-fruits  give. 


3  Oh,  hearts  are  bruised  and  dead. 

And  homes  are  bare  antl  cold. 
And  lambs  for  whom  the  Shepherd  bled, 
Are  straying  from  the  fold! 

4  To  comfort  and  to  bless. 

To  find  a  balm  for  woe, 
To  tend  the  lone  and  fatherless 
Is  angel's  work  below. 

5  The  captive  to  release. 

To  God,  the  lost  to  bring, 
To  teach  the  way  of  life  and  peace, 
It  is  a  Christ-like  thing. 

91 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS— NATIONAL   FESTIVALS   AND   FASTS. 


6  And  we  believe  Thy  word, 

Though  dim  our  faith  may  be; 
Whate'er  for  Thine  we  do,  O  Lord, 
We  do  it  unto  Thee. 


296 


CM. 


1  0  Fount  of  good,  to  own  Thy  love 

Our  thankful  hearts  incline: 
What  can  we  render,  Lord,  to  Thee, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  Thine? 

2  But  Thou  hast  needy  brethren  here, 

Partakers  of  Thy  grace. 
Whose  names  Thou  wilt  Thyself  confess 
Before  the  Father's  face. 

3  In  each  sad  accent  of  distress 

Thy  pleading  voice  is  heard  ; 
In  them  Thou  may'st  be  clothed  and  fed. 
And  visited,  and  cheered. 

4  Help  us  then.  Lord,  Thy  yoke  to  wear, 

And  joy  to  do  Thy  will  ; 
Each  other's  burdens  gladly  bear. 
And  love's  sweet  law  fulfil. 

5  Thy  face  with  reverence  and  with  love 

We  in  Thy  poor  would  see ; 
And  while  we  minister  to  them. 
Would  do  it  as  to  Thee. 

"6  Do  Thou,  0  Lord,  our  alms  accept, 
And  with  Thy  blessing  speed  ; 
Bless  us  in  giving  ;  greatly  bless 
Our  gifts  to  them  that  need.     Amen. 


297 

1 


P.M. 


Holy  offerings,  rich  and  rare. 

Offerings  of  praise  and  prayer. 

Purer  life  and  purpose  high, 

Clasped  hands,  uplifted  eye, 

Lowly  acts  of  adoration 

To  the  God  of  our  salvation: 

On  His  altar  laid  we  leave  them: 

Christ,  present  them!     God,  receive  them! 

3  Homage  of  each  humble  heart. 
Ere  we  from  Thy  house  depart ; 
Worship  fervent,  deep  and  high, 
Adoration,  ecstasy: 
All  that  childlike  love  can  render 
Of  devotion  true  and  tender; 
On  Thine  altar  laid  we  leave  them  : 
Christ,  present  them !     God.  receive  them ! 
92 


3  To  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Though  our  mortal  weakness  raise 
Offerings  of  imperfect  praise, 
Yet  with  hearts  bowed  down  most  lowly, 
Crying,  Holy!  holy!  holy! 
On  Thine  altar  laid  we  leave  them  : 
Christ,  present  them !     God,  receive  them ! 

Amen. 


NATIONAL  FESTIVALS  AND  FASTS. 

298  CM. 

1  Lord,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray, 
Of  every  clime  and  coast. 
Oh,  hear  us  for  our  native  land. 
The  land  we  love  the  most  ! 

3  Our  fathers'  sepulchres  are  here, 
And  here  our  kindred  dwell : 
Our  children,  too ;  how  should  we  love 
Another's  land  so  well? 

3  Oh,  guard  our  shores  from  every  foe, 

With  peace  our  borders  bless; 
With  prosperous  times  our  cities  crown, 
Our  fields  with  plenteousness. 

4  Unite  us  in  the  sacred  love 

Of  knowledge,  ti'uth,  and  Thee ; 
And  let  our  hills  and  valleys  shout 
The  songs  of  liberty. 

5  Lord  of  the  nations,  thus  to  Thee 

Our  country  we  commend  ; 
Be  Thou  our  refuge  and  our  trust. 
Our  everlasting  friend.     Amen. 


299 


5.4. 


God  of  our  fathers, 
Bless  this  Thy  land  ; 
Ocean  to  ocean 
Owneth  Thy  hand. 
Home  of  all  nations 
From  far  and  near. 
Give,  to  unite  us. 
Thy  faith  and  fear. 
God  of  our  fathers 
Failing  us  never. 
God  of  our  fathers, 
Be  ours  for  ever. 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS— NATIONAL  FESTIVALS  AND    FASTS. 


2  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth, 
Mighty  in  war, 
Boundless  and  numberless 
Thine  armies  are. 

Thy  right  hand  conquereth 

All  that  oppose; 

Launch  forth  Thy  thunderbolts, 

Smite  down  our  foes ; 

Lord  God  of  Sabaoth, 

Failing  us  never, 

Lord  God  of  Sabaoth, 

Fight  for  us  ever. 

3  Lord  God  our  Saviour, 
Thy  love  o'erflows, 
Making  our  wilderness 
Bloom  as  the  rose. 
Thou  with  true  liberty 
Makest  us  tree. 
Knowing  no  master, 
No  king,  but  Thee; 
Lord  God  our  Saviour. 
Failing  us  never, 
Lord  God  our  Saviour, 
Reign  Thou  for  ever. 

4  Spirit  of  unity. 
Crown  of  all  kings, 
Find  us  a  resting  place 
Under  Thy  wings; 

By  Thine  own  presence 
Thy  will  be  done, 
Millions  of  free  men 
Banded  as  one. 
Lord  God  almighty. 
Failing  us  never, 
Thine  be  the  glory, 
Now  and  for  ever.     Amen. 


300  6.6.4.6.  G.  6.4. 

1  God  bless  our  native  land! 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

Through  storm  and  night ; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Ruler  of  winds  and  wave. 
Do  Thou  our  country  save 

By  Thy  great  might. 

2  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies; 

On  Him  we  wait ; 
Thou  Who  art  ever  nigh. 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye. 
To  Thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  state!     Amen. 


301  L.M. 

1  0  Lord  of  Hosts!    Almighty  King! 
Behold  the  sacrifice  we  bring: 

To  every  arm  Thy  strength  impart ; 
Thy  Spirit  shed  through  every  heart. 

2  Wake  in  our  breasts  the  living  fires, 
The  holy  faith  that  warmed  our  sires; 
Thy  hand  hath  made  our  nation  free ; 
To  die  for  her  is  serving  Thee. 

3  Be  Thou  a  pillared  flame  to  show 
The  midnight  snare,  the  silent  foe; 
And  when  the  battle  thunders  loud. 
Still  guide  us  in  its  moving  cloud. 

4  God  of  all  nations  !    Sovereign  Lord ! 

In  Thy  dread  Name  we  draw  the  sword, 
We  lift  the  starry  flag  on  high 
That  fills  with  light  our  stormy  sky. 

5  From  treason's  rent,  from  murder's  stain. 
Guard  Thou  its  folds  till  peace  shall  reign, 
Till  fort  and  field,  till  shore  and  sea. 
Join  our  loud  anthem,  praise  to  Thee! 

Amen. 


302 


L.M. 


1  0  God  of  love,  0  King  of  peace. 

Make  wars  throughout  the  world  to  cease; 
The  wrath  of  sinful  man  restrain. 
Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again ! 

2  Remember,  Lord,  Thy  works  of  old, 
The  wonders  that  our  fathers  told; 
Remember  not  our  sin's  dark  stain, 
Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again ! 

3  Whom  shall  we  trust  but  Thee,  0  Lord? 
Where  rest  but  on  Thy  faithful  word? 
None  ever  called  on  Thee  in  vain. 

Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again ! 

4  Where  saints  and  angels  dwell  above. 
All  hearts  are  knit  in  holy  love ; 

Oh,  bind  us  in  that  heavenly  chain! 
Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again! 

Amen. 


303 

1  Dread  Jehovah.  God  of  nations. 

From  Thy  temple  in  the  skies, 

Hear  Thy  people's  supplications. 

Now  for  their  deliverance  rise. 


8.7. 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS— THE   OLD  YEAE. 


3  Lo,  with  deep  contrition  turning, 
Humbly  at  Tliy  feet  we  bend  ; 
Hear  us,  fasting,  praying,  mourning ; 
Hear  us,  spare  us,  and  defend. 

3  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding, 

Long  and  loud  for  vengeance  call, 
Thou  hast  mercy  more  abounding, 
Jesus'  blood  can  cleanse  from  all. 

4  Let  that  love  veil  our  transgression, 

Let  that  blood  our  guilt  efface : 
Save  Thy  people  from  oppression, 

Save  from  spoil  Thy  holy  place.     Amen. 


THE  OLD  YEAR. 


304 


8. 7.  S.  7. 8. 8. 7. 


1  Across  the  sky  the  shades  of  night 

This  winter's  eve  ai'e  fleeting: 
We  deck  Thine  altar,  Lord,  with  light, 

In  solemn  worship  meeting : 
And  as  the  year's  last  hours  go  by 
We  lift  to  Thee  our  earnest  cry. 

Once  more  Thy  love  entreating. 

2  Before  the  cross,  subdued  we  bow. 

To  Thee  our  prayers  addressing  ; 
Recounting  all  Tliy  mercies  now, 

And  all  our  sins  confessing  ; 
Beseeching  Thee,  this  coming  year. 
To  hold  us  in  Thy  faith  and  fear. 

And  crown  us  with  Thy  blessing. 

3  And,  while  we  kneel,  we  lift  our  eyes 

To  dear  ones  gone  before  us ; 
Safe  housed  with  Thee  in  Paradise, 

Whose  peace  descendeth  o'er  us  : 
And  beg  of  Thee,  when  life  is  past. 
To  re-unite  us  all,  at  last. 

And  to  our  lost  restore  us. 

4  We  gather  up,  in  this  brief  hour. 

The  memory  of  Thy  mercies ; 
Thy  wondrous  goodness,  love,  and  power. 

Our  grateful  song  rehearses: 
For  Thou  hast  been  our  strength  and  stay, 
In  many  a  dark  and  dreary  day 

Of  sorrow  and  I'everses. 

5  In  many  an  hour,  when  fear  and  dread. 

Like  evil  spells  have  bound  us, 
And  clouds  were  gathering  overhead, 

Thy  ju'ovidence  hath  found  us  : 
In  many  a  night  when  waves  ran  high. 
Thy  gracious  presence  drawing  nigh 

Hath  made  all  calm  around  us. 
94 


6  Thou,  0  great  God,  in  years  to  come. 

Whatever  fate  betideus, 
Right  onward  through  our  journey  home 

Be  Thou  at  hand  to  guide  us  : 
Nor  leave  us  till,  at  close  of  life, 
Safe  from  all  perils,  toil,  and  strife, 

Heaven  shall  unfold  and  hide  us.     Amen. 


305  7.6. 

1  0  God,  the  Rock  of  ages. 

Who  evermore  hast  been, — 
What  time  the  tempest  rages, — 

Our  dwelling-place  serene: 
Before  Thy  first  creations. 

0  Lord,  the  same  as  now, 
To  endless  generations 

The  everlasting  Thou ! 

2  Our  years  are  like  the  shadows 

On  sunny  hills  that  lie. 
Or  grasses  in  the  meadows 

That  blossom  but  to  die: 
A  sleep,  a  dream,  a  story 

By  strangers  quickly  told. 
An  unremaining  glory 

Of  things  that  soon  are  old. 

3.0  Thou,  Who  canst  not  slumber, 

Whose  light  grows  never  pale. 
Teach  us  aright  to  number 

Our  years  before  they  fail. 
On  us  Thy  niei'cy  lighten, 

On  us  Thy  goodness  rest, 
And  let  Thy  Spirit  brighten 

The  hearts  Thyself  hast  blest. 

4  Lord,  crown  our  faith's  endeavor 

With  beauty  and  with  grace. 
Till,  clothed  in  light  for  ever, 

We  see  Thee  face  to  face: 
A  joy  no  language  measures ; 

A  fountain  brimming  o'er  ; 
An  endless  flow  of  pleasures ; 

An  ocean  without  shore.     Amen. 


306  D.S.M. 

1         A  few  more  years  shall  roll, 

A  few  more  seasons  come. 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest 

Asleep  within  the  tomb; 

Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  great  day ; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away. 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS— THE   NEW   YEAR. 


2  A  few  more  suns  shall  set 
O'er  these  dark  hills  of  time. 

And  we  shall  be  where  suns  are  not, 
A  far  serener  clime: 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  preppa-e 
My  soul  for  that  blest  day; 

Oh,  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

3  A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 
On  this  wild  rocky  shore. 

And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 
And  surges  swell  no  more  : 
Then.  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  calm  day; 

Oh,  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood. 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

4  A  few  more  struggles  here, 
A  few  more  partings  o'er, 

A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more: 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  bright  day; 

Oh,  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood. 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

5  'Tis  but  a  little  while 
And  He  shall  come  again. 

Who  died  that  we  might  live,  Who  lives 
That  we  with  Him  may  reign: 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  glad  day; 

Oh,  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away.     Amen. 

Also  the  following: 

534  0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past. 

642  Days  and  moments  quickly  flying. 

645  I'm  but  a  stranger  here. 


THE  NEW  YEAR. 


307 


7s. 


1  For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace, 
Faithful  through  another  year, 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness; 
Jesus,  our  Redeemer,  hear. 

2  In  our  weakness  and  distress. 
Rock  of  strength,  be  Thou  our  stay; 
In  the  pathless  wilderness 

Be  our  true  and  living  way. 


3  Who  of  us  death's  awful  road 
In  the  coming  year  shall  tread. 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  0  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  bed. 

4  Keep  us  faithful,  keep  us  pure, 
Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own. 
Help,  oh,  help  us  to  endure. 
Fit  us  for  the  promised  crown! 

5  So  within  Thy  palace  gate 

We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings, 

Thee  the  only  Potentate, 

Lord  of  lords  and  King  of  kings. 


308 

1  Another  year  is  dawning, 
Dear  Master,  let  it  be 

In  working  and  in  waiting 
Another  year  with  Thee. 

2  Another  year  of  leaning 
Upon  Thy  loving  breast. 

Of  ever  deepening  trustfulness, 
Of  quiet,  happy  rest. 

3  Another  year  of  mercies, 
Of  faithfulness  and  grace; 
Another  year  of  gladness 
In  the  shining  of  Thy  face. 

4  Another  year  of  progress. 
Another  year  of  praise : 
Another  year  of  proving 
Thy  presence  "all  the  days." 

5  Another  year  of  service. 
Of  witness  for  Thy  love  ; 
Another  year  of  training 
For  holier  work  above. 

6  Another  year  is  dawning, 
Dear  Master,  let  it  be, 

On  earth,  or  else  in  heaven, 
Another  year  for  Thee.     Amen. 

Also  the  following  : 
572  Now  a  new  year  opens. 


7.6. 


309 


FOR  THOSE  AT  SEA. 


CM. 


0  Lord,  be  with  us  when  we  sail 

Upon  the  lonely  deep, 
Our  guard  when  on  the  silent  deck 

The  nightly  watch  we  keep. 
95 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS— FOR  THOSE  AT  SEA. 


2  We  need  not  fear,  though  all  around, 

'Mid  rising  winds,  we  hear 

The  multitude  of  waters  surge; 

For  Thou,  0  God,  art  near. 

3  The  calm,  the  breeze,  the  gale,  the  storm, 

The  ocean  and  the  land, 
All,  all  are  Thine,  and  held  withiu 
The  hollow  of  Thy  hand. 

4  As  when  on  blue  Gennesaret 

Rose  high  the  angry  wave, 
And  Thy  disciples  quailed  in  dread. 
One  word  of  Thine  could  save; 

5  So  when  the  fiercer  storms  arise 

From  man's  unbridled  will, 
Be  Thou,  Lord,  present  in  our  hearts 
To  whisper,  "Peace,  be  still." 

'6  *If  duty  calls,  from  threatened  strife 
To  guard  our  native  shore, 
And  shot  and  shell  are  answering 
The  booming  cannon's  roar  ; 

7  Be  Thou  the  mainguard  of  our  host 

Till  war  and  dangers  cease. 
Defend  the  right,  put  up  the  sword. 
And  through  the  world  make  peace. 

8  Across  this  troubled  tide  of  life 

Thyself  our  pilot  be, 
Until  we  reach  that  better  land. 
The  land  that  knows  no  sea.     Amen. 

*  To  be  added  in  time  of  war. 


310 


8s. 


Eternal  Father !  strong  to  save, 
Whose  arm  hath  bound  the  restless  wave. 
Who  bid'st  the  mighty  ocean  deep 
Its  own  appointed  limits  keep; 
Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  who  sail  upon  the  sea! 

0  Christ !  Whose  voice  the  waters  heard 
And  hushed  their  raging  at  Thy  word, 
Who  walkedst  on  the  foaming  deep. 
And  calm  amidst  its  rage  didst  sleep; 
Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  who  sail  upon  the  sea! 
96 


3  Most  Holy  Spirit!  Who  didst  brood 
Upon  the  chaos  dark  and  rude. 
And  bid  its  angry  tumult  cease, 
And  give,  for  wild  confusion,  peace; 

Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  who  sail  upon  the  sea ! 

4  O  Trinity  of  love  and  power! 

Our  brethren  shield  in  danger's  hour  ; 
From  rock  and  tempest,  fire  and  foe, 
Protect  them  whereso'er  they  go ; 
Thus  evermore  shall  rise  to  Thee 
Glad  hymns  of  praise  from  land  and  sea! 

Amen. 


311  L.M. 

1  Almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry. 
As  o'er  the  trackless  deep  we  roam  ; 
Be  Thou  our  haven  always  nigh. 
On  homeless  waters.  Thou  our  home. 


2  0  Jesus,  Saviour,  at  Whose  voice 
The  tempest  sank  to  perfect  rest. 
Bid  Thou  the  fearful  heart  rejoice. 
And  cleanse  and  calm  the  troubled  breast. 


0  Holy  Ghost,  beneath  Whose  power 
The  ocean  woke  to  life  and  light, 
Command  Thy  blessing  in  this  hour. 
Thy    fostering    warmth.     Thy     quickening 
might. 


4  Great  God  of  our  salvation,  Thee 
We  love,  we  worship,  we  adore ; 
Our  refuge  on  time's  changeful  sea. 
Our  joy  on  heaven's  eternal  shore.     Amen. 


312 


7s. 


1  On  the  waters,  dark  and  drear, 
Jesus,  Saviour,  Thou  art  near, 
With  our  ship  where'er  it  roam , 
As  with  loving  friends  at  home. 

2  Thou  hast  walked  the  heaving  wave; 
Thou  art  mighty  still  to  save; 
With  one  gentle  word  of  peace 
Thou  canst  bid  the  tempest  cease. 


SPECIAL   OCCASIONS— FOR  TRAVELLERS  BY  LAND  OR  SEA. 


3  Safely  from  the  boisterous  main 
Bring  us  back  to  port  again : 
In  our  haven  we  shall  be, 
Jesus,  if  we  have  but  Thee. 

4  Only  by  Thy  power  and  love 
Pit  us  for  the  port  above ; 
Still  the  deadly  storm  within, 
Gusts  of  passion,  waves  of  sin: 

5  So,  when  breaks  the  glorious  dawn 
Of  the  Resurrection  morn. 

When  the  night  of  toil  is  o'er. 

We  shall  see  Thee  on  the  shore.    Amen. 


313 


L.M. 


1  While  o'er  the  deep  Thy  servants  sail, 
Send  Thou,  0  Lord,  the  prosperous  gale ; 
And  on  their  hearts,  where'er  they  go, 
Oh,  let  Thy  heavenly  breezes  blow. 

2  If  on  the  morning's  wings  they  fly, 
They  will  not  pass  beyond  Thine  eye: 

The  wanderer's  prayer  Thou  bend'st  to  hear, 
And  faith  exults  to  know  Thee  near. 

3  When  tempests  rock  the  groaning  bark, 
Oh,  hide  them  safe  in  Jesus'  ark! 
When  in  the  tempting  port  they  ride. 
Oh,  keep  them  safe  at  Jesus'  side! 

4  If  life's  wide  ocean  smile  or  roar, 

Still  guide  them  to  the  heavenly  shore ; 
And  grant  their  dust  in  Christ  may  sleep, 
Abroad,  at  home,  or  in  the  deep.     Amen. 


314 


7s. 


Safe  upon  the  billowy  deep, 
Loving  Lord,  Thy  servants  keep  ; 
Helpless,  trusting  pilgrims  they. 
Guard  them  on  their  watery  way. 

In  the  morning  till  their  sails. 
Mid  the  dark  send  favoring  gales ; 
If  their  sky  be  overcast. 
Calm  the  waves,  and  still  the  blast. 
7 


8  Let  Thy  sunshine  guide  by  day ; 
Send  at  eve  the  starry  ray ; 
Through  the  watches  of  the  night, 
Be  Thou,  Lord,  their  shining  light. 


4  Thus  as  hour  by  hour  rolls  by 

Watch  with  Thine  unslumbering  eye : 
Guide  with  Thine  almighty  hand 
Safe  unto  the  haven-land. 


And  at  last,  life's  voyage  o'er. 
Take  us  to  the  heavenly  shore. 
Safe  in  port,  to  dwell  with  Thee 
Where  there  shall  be  "no  more  sea." 

Amen. 


FOR  TRAVELLERS  BY  LAND  OR  SEA. 


315 


8.8.8.8.8.8.8. 


0  mighty  God,  Creator,  King, 

Who  rulest  over  sea  and  land, 
And  dost  the  ocean  deeps  sustain 

Within  the  hollow  of  Thine  hand  ; 
Oh,  hear  us  as  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  who  traverse  land  or  sea, 
That  they  may  now  and  ever  be 
Safe  in  Thy  holy  keeping. 


And  Thou  Who  cam'st  on  earth  to  breathe 
The  breath  of  peace  o'er  heath  and  hill, 

Didst  walk  upon  the  angry  wave. 
And  bid  the  troubled  sea  '•  be  still;" 

Oh,  hear  us  as  we  cry  to  Thee 

For  those  who  traverse  land  or  sea, 

That  they  may  now  and  ever  be 
Safe  in  Thy  holy  keeping. 


Wherever  danger  threatens,  then, 

O  Holy  Spirit,  be  Thou  there. 
And  breathe  into  each  trembling  heart 

The  will  and  power  of  fervent  prayer; 
That  we  and  all  who  cry  to  Thee, 
With  those  who  traverse  land  or  sea. 
Both  now  and  evermore  may  be, 
0  ever  Blessed  Trinity, 

Safe  in  Thy  holy  keeping.     Amen. 
97 


THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 


VI.    ®l)e  Cliristian  £ife. 


316 


L.M. 


1  0  Thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  Thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look. 
But  blot  their  memory  from  Thy  book. 

3  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin : 
Let  Thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart. 
Nor  hide  Thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  Thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  Thy  sight : 
Thy  holy  joys,  ray  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bi-ing  ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

5  Oh,  may  Thy  love  inspire  my  tongue! 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song  : 

And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 


317 


CM. 


1  0  Jesus,  Saviour  of  the  lost. 

My  rock  and  hiding-place. 
By  storms  of  sin  and  sorrow  tossed, 
I  seek  Thy  sheltering  grace. 

2  Guilty,  forgive  me,  Lord,  I  cry; 

Pursued  by  foes,  I  come ; 
A  sinner,  save  me,  or  I  die; 
An  outcast,  take  me  home. 

3  Once  safe  in  Thine  almighty  arms, 

Let  storms  come  on  amain  ; 
There  danger  never,  never  harms; 
There  death  itself  is  gain. 

4  And  when  I  stand  before  Thy  throne, 

And  all  Thy  glory  see. 
Still  be  my  righteousness  alone 
To  hide  myself  in  Thee. 


318 


S.M. 


Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me. 

And  purge  away  my  sin  ; 
Prom  earth  born  passions  set  me  free. 

And  make  me  pure  within. 


2  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me, 

With  many  a  care  opprest. 
Let  me  Thy  loving  servant  be, 
And  taste  Thy  promised  rest. 

3  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me. 

Nor  let  me  go  astray: 
Through  darkness  and  perplexity 
Point  Thou  the  heavenly  way. 

4  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me, 

That,  when  the  flood  is  past, 
I  may  the  eternal  brightness  see. 
And  share  Thy  joy  at  last.     Amen. 


319 


10s. 


1  Weary  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin, 
I  look  at  heaven  and  long  to  enter  in. 
But  there  no  evil  thing  may  find  a  home : 
And  yet  I  hear  a  voice  that  bids  me  "  Come." 

2  It  is  the  voice  of  Jesus  that  I  hear. 

His  are  the  hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me 

near. 
And  His  the  blood  that  can  for  all  atone, 
And  set  me  faultless  there  befoi'e  the  throne. 

3  'Twas  He  Who  found  me  on  the  deathly  wild. 
And  made  me  heir  of  heaven,  the  Father's 

child. 
And  day  by  day,  whereby  my  soul  may  live. 
Gives  me  His  grace  of  pardon,  and  will  give. 

4  0  great  Absolver,  grant  my  soul  may  wear 
The  lowliest  garb  of  penitence  and  prayer, 
That  in  the  Father's  courts  my  glorious  dress 
May  be  the  garment  of  Thy  righteousness. 

5  Yea,  Thou  wilt  answer  for  me,   righteous 

Lord  ; 
Thine  all  the  merits,  mine  the  great  reward  ; 
Thine  the  sharp  thorns,  and  mine  the  golden 

crown  ; 
Mine  the  life  won,  through  Thine  the  life 

laid  down. 


320 

1 


7s. 


Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul. 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 

While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high  : 

Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide. 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past  ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide. 

Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last! 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 


2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  ray  helpless  soul  on  Thee; 
Leave,  ah !  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me : 

All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed  ; 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound. 
Make  and  keep  me  pure  within  : 

Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art. 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee : 
Spring  Thou  iii^  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity.     Amen. 


321 


7s. 


1  Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cui-e, 

Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone. 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling. 

8  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death. 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  Thee  on  Thy  throne. 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  mvself  in  Thee.     Amen. 


322 


8.8.8.6. 


1  0  Thou,  the  contrite  sinners'  friend. 
Who,  loving,  lov'st  them  to  the  end, 
On  this  alone  my  hopes  depend, 

That  Thou  wilt  plead  for  me. 

2  When,  weary  in  the  Christian  race. 
Far  off  appears  my  resting  place, 
And,  fainting.  I  mistrust  Thy  grace, 

Then,  Saviour,  plead  for  me. 

3  When  I  have  erred  and  gone  astray 

^  Afar  from  Thine  and  wisdom's  way, 
And  see  no  glimmering,  guiding  ray, 
Still,  Saviour,  plead  for  me. 


4  When  Satan,  by  my  sins  made  bold. 
Strives  from  Thy  cross  to  loose  my  hold, 
Then  with  Thy  pitying  arms  enfold. 

And  plead,  oh,  plead  for  me! 

5  And  when  my  dying  hour  draws  near, 
Darkened  with  sorrow,  pain,  and  fear, 
Then  to  ray  fainting  sight  appear. 

Pleading  in  heaven  for  me. 

6  When  the  full  light  of  heavenly  day 
Reveals  my  sins  in  dread  array, 

Thou  Who  hast  washed  them  all  away ; 
My  Saviour,  plead  for  me!     Amen. 


323 


CM. 


1  Oh,  help  us.  Lord  ;  each  hour  of  need 

Thy  heavenly  succor  give  : 
Help  us  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed. 
Each  hour  on  earth  we  live  I 

2  Oh,  help  us  when  our  spirits  cry 

With  contrite  anguish  sore ; 
And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and  dry. 
Oh,  help  us.  Lord,  the  more! 

3  Oh,  help  us  through  the  prayer  of  faith 

More  firmly  to  believe! 
For  still  the  more  the  servant  hath, 
The  more  shall  he  receive. 

4  Oh,  help  us.  Saviour,  from  on  high  : 

Friend  we  have  none  but  Thee! 
Oh,  help  us  so  to  live  and  die 

As  Thine  in  heaven  to  be!     Amen. 


324 


L.M. 


1  O  Thou  to  Whose  all-searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart ;  it  pants  for  Thee; 
Oh,  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free ! 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross. 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  cross ; 
Hallow  each  thought  ;  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  Thou,  ray  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 

Be  Thou  my  light,  be  Thou  my  way ; 

No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  harm,  while  Thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

4  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe, 
Jesus,  Thy  timely  aid  impart. 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 
99 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 


5  Saviour,  where'er  Thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  uutired,  1  follow  Thee: 
Oh,  let  Thy  haud  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  Thy  holy  hill!     Amen. 


325 


6.5. 


1  In  the  hour  of  trial, 

Jesus,  plead  for  me; 
Lest  by  base  denial 

I  depart  from  Thee; 
When  Thou  see'st  me  waver. 

With  a  look  recall, 
Mor  for  fear  or  favor 

Suffer  me  to  fall. 

3  With  forbidden  pleasures 

Would  this  vain  world  charm 
Or  its  sordid  treasures 

Spread  to  work  me  harm  ; 
Bring  to  my  remembrance 

Sad  Gethsemane, 
Or,  in  darker  semblance. 

Cross-crowned  Calvary. 

3  Should  Thy  mercy  send  me 

Sorrow,  toil,  and  woe ; 
Or  should  pain  attend  me 

On  my  path  below; 
Grant  that  I  may  never 

Pail  Thy  hand  to  see; 
Grant  that  I  may  ever 

Cast  my  care  on  Thee. 

4  When  my  last  hour  cometh, 

Fraught  with  strife  and  pain. 
When  my  dust  returneth 

To  the  dust  again  ; 
On  Thy  truth  relying, 

Through  that  mortal  strife, 
Jesus,  take  me.  dying, 

To  eternal  life.     Amen. 


326 


L.M. 


1  Ashamed  of  Thee !  0  deai-est  Lord, 

I  marvel  how  such  wrong  can  be: 
And  yet  how  oft  in  deed  and  word 
Have  I  been  found  ashamed  of  Thee! 

2  Ashamed  of  Thee!  my  King,  my  God, 

Who  sough  test  me  with  wondrous  love 
Whose  feet  the  way  of  sorrow  trod 
To  bring  me  to  Thy  home  above: 
100 


3  Ashamed  of  Thee !  of  that  blest  Name 

Which  speaks  of  mercy  full  and  freel 
Nay,  Lord,  I  would  my  only  shame 
Might  be  to  be  ashamed  of  Thee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Thee !  Whose  love  divine 

Was  not  ashamed  of  our  lost  race. 
But  even  this  cold  heart  of  mine 

Dost  make  Thy  home  and  dwelling-place  : 

5  Ashamed  of  Thee !  0  Lord,  I  pray 

This  cruel  wrong  no  more  may  be : 
And  in  Thy  last  great  Advent-day 

Oh,  be  not  Thou  ashamed  of  me!     Amen. 


327 


8.8.8.4. 


1  Jesus,  my  Saviour!  look  on  me. 
For  I  am  weary  and  opprest ; 
I  come  to  cast  myself  on  Thee  : 
Thou  art  my  Rest. 

3  Look  down  on  me,  for  I  am  weak  ; 
I  feel  the  toilsome  journey's  length 
Thine  aid  omnipotent  I  seek  : 
Thou  art  my  Strength. 

3  I  am  bewildered  on  my  way. 

Dark  and  tempestuous  is  the  night  ; 
Oh,  send  Thou  forth  some  cheering  ra 
Thou  art  my  Light. 

4  When  Satan  flings  his  fiery  darts, 

I  look  to  Thee ;  my  terrors  cease ; 
Thy  cross  a  hiding-place  imparts  : 
Thou  art  my  Peace. 

5  Standing  alone  on  Jordan's  brink. 

In  that  tremendous,  latest  strife, 
Thou  wilt  not  suffer  me  to  sink  : 
Thou  art  my  Life. 

6  Thou  wilt  my  every  want  supply. 

E'en  to  the  end,  whate'er  befall  ; 
Through  life,  in  death  eternally. 
Thou  art  my  All. 


328 


P.M. 


Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid, 

Art  thou  sore  distrest  ? 
'  Come  to  Me,'  saith  One,  '  and  coming, 
Be  at  rest.' 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 


2  Hath  He  marks  to  lead  me  to  Him, 

If  He  be  my  guide? 
'  In  His  feet  and  hands  are  wound-prints, 
And  His  side.' 

3  Is  there  diadem,  as  monarch, 

That  His  brow  adorns? 
'Yea,  a  crown,  in  very  surety, 
But  of  thorns.' 

4  If  I  find  Him,  if  I  follow, 

What  His  guerdon  here? 
'  Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  labor, 
Many  a  tear. ' 

5  If  I  still  hold  closely  to  Him, 

What  hath  He  at  last? 
'  Sorrow  vanquished,  labor  ended, 
Jordan  passed.' 

6  If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me. 

Will  He  say  me  nay? 
'  Not  till  earth,  and  not  till  heaven 
Pass  away.' 

7  Finding,  following,  keeping,  struggling. 

Is  He  sure  to  bless? 
Saints,  apostles,  prophets,  martyrs, 
Answer,  '  Yes.' 


329  8.8.8.6. 

1  Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 

But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 
And  that  Thou  bidd'st  me  come  to  Thee, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot. 

To  Thee,  Whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt. 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

5  Just  as  I  am :  Thou  wilt  receive. 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 
0  Lami)  of  God,  I  come. 


6  Just  as  I  am.  Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down  ; 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


330 


6s. 


1  1  hunger  and  I  thirst ; 

Jesus,  my  Manna  be: 
Ye  living  waters,  burst 
Out  of  the  rock  for  me. 

2  Thou  bruised  and  broken  Bread, 

My  life-long  wants  supply ; 
As  living  souls  are  fed. 
Oh,  feed  me,  or  I  die! 

3  Thou  true  life-giving  Vine, 

Let  me  Thy  sweetness  prove; 
Renew  my  life  with  Thine, 
Refresh  my  soul  with  love. 

4  Rough  paths  my  feet  have  ti'od, 

Since  first  their  course  began  ; 
Feed  me.  Thou  Bread  of  God  ; 
Help  me,  Thou  Son  of  Man. 

5  For  still  the  desert  lies 

My  thirsting  soul  before ; 
Oh,  living  waters,  rise 

Within  me  evermore!     Amen. 


331 


8.8.8.4. 


1  My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home  in  life's  rough  way, 
Oh,  teach  me  from  ray  heart  to  say, 

"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot. 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 

Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

3  What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved,  no  longer  nigh, 
Submissive  still  would  I  reply, 

"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

4  If  Thou  should'st  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize,  it  ne'er  was  mine ; 
I  only  yield  Thee  what  is  Thine; 

"  Thy  will  be  done  ! "' 

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5  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  good  Spirit  for  its  guest. 
My  God,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest  ; 

"Thy  will  be  done!" 

6  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day. 
Blend  it  with  Thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

7  Then,  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more 
The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 
I'll  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 

"Thy  will  be  done." 


332 


P.M. 


1  Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee, 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross, 

That  raiseth  me; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be. 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

3  Oh,  bring  me  near  to  God, 
Thou  Christ,  the  Way  I 
O  Spirit,  make  my  night 

Clear  as  the  day ! 
0  Truth,  0  Light,  bring  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee. 

3  Though  like  a  wanderer, 

Weary  and  lone. 
Darkness  comes  over  me. 

My  rest  a  stone  ; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

4  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven  ; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given  ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

5  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Altars  I'll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 

Nearer  to  Thee. 
103 


6  So  will  I  ever  sing, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  : 
Closer  to  Thee  still  cling. 

Trusting  Thy  Word  ; 
Raised  by  Thy  love  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 


333 


6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 


1  My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
Oh,  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  Thine ! 

2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me. 
Oh,  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire! 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread. 

Be  Thou  my  guide; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day; 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away; 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside ! 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream. 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll ; 
Blest  Saviour,  then  in  love. 
Fear  and  distrust  remove ; 
Oh,  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul!     Amen. 


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1  Lord,  for  ever  at  Thy  side 

Let  my  place  and  portion  be: 
Strip  me  of  the  robe  of  pride, 
Clothe  me  with  humility. 

2  Meekly  may  my  soul  receive, 

All  Thy  Spirit  hath  revealed; 
Thou  hast  spoken  ;  I  believe, 
Though  the  oracle  be  sealed. 


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THE  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 


3  Lowly  as  a  little  child, 

Weaned  from  the  mother's  breast, 
By  no  subtleties  beguiled, 
On  Thy  faithfulness  I  rest. 

4  Saints,  rejoicing  evermore, 

In  the  Lord  Jehovah  trust ; 
Him,  in  all  His  ways,  adore, 
Wise,  and  wonderful,  and  just. 


335 


CM. 


1  Father  of  love,  our  guide  and  friend. 

Oh,  lead  us  gently  on, 
Until  life's  trial-time  shall  end, 
And  heavenly  peace  be  won  ! 

2  We  know  not  what  the  path  may  be 

As  yet  by  us  untrod  ; 
But  we  can  trust  our  all  to  Thee, 
Our  Father  and  our  God. 

3  If  called,  like  Abraham's  child,  to  climb 

The  hill  of  sacrifice. 
Some  angel  may  be  there  in  time ; 
Deliverance  shall  arise: 

4  Or,  if  some  darker  lot  be  good, 

Oh,  teach  us  to  endure 
The  sorrow,  pain,  or  solitude. 
That  make  the  spirit  jaure ! 

5  Christ  by  no  flowery  pathway  came ; 

And  we.  His  followers  here, 
Must  do  Thy  will  and  praise  Thy  Name, 
In  hope,  and  love,  and  fear. 

6  And,  till  in  heaven  we  sinless  bow. 

And  faultless  anthems  raise, 
0  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  now 
Accept  our  feeble  praise !     Amen. 


336  P.M. 

1  The  King  of  love  ray  Shepherd  is, 

Whose  goodness  faileth  never  ; 
I  nothing  lack  if  I  am  His 
And  He  is  mine  for  ever. 

2  Where  streams  of  living  water  flow 

My  ransomed  soul  He  leadeth. 
And,  where  the  verdant  pastures  gi-ow, 
With  food  celestial  feedeth. 


3  Perverse  and  foolish  oft  I  strayed. 

But  yet  in  love  He  sought  me. 
And  on  His  shoulder  gently  laid. 
And  home,  rejoicing,  brought  me. 

4  In  death's  dark  vale  I  fear  no  ill 

With  Thee,  dear  Lord,  beside  me; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  my  comfort  still, 
Thy  cross  before  to  guide  me. 

5  Thou  spread'st  a  table  in  my  sight ; 

Thy  unction  grace  bestoweth  ; 
And  oh,  what  transport  of  delight 
From  Thy  pure  chalice  floweth  ! 

6  And  so  through  all  the  length  of  days, 

Thy  goodness  faileth  never  : 
Good  Shepherd,  may  I  sing  Thy  praise 
Within  Thy  house  for  ever.     Amen. 


337 


8.7. 


1  Love  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down ! 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  dwelling. 
All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 

2  Jesus,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 
Enter  every  longing  heart. 

3  Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  Thy  life  receive; 
Come  to  us,  dear  Lord,  and  never, 
Never  more  Thy  temples  leave. 

4  Thee  we  would  be  alway  blessing  ; 

Serve  Thee  as  Thy  hosts  above; 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee,  without  ceasing 
Glory  in  Thy  perfect  love. 

5  Finish  then  Thy  new  creation. 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be : 

Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation, 

Perfectly  secured  in  Thee : 

6  Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place : 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 
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338 


8.7. 


1  Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee 

For  the  bliss  Thy  love  bestows, 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 
And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows : 

Help,  0  God,  my  weak  endeavor  ; 

This  dull  soul  to  raptui'e  raise: 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 

Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee. 

Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 
From  the  paths  of  death  away; 

Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling. 
Him  Who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 

And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 
Bade  the  blood-stained  cross  appear. 

3  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express: 
Low  before  Thy  footstool  kneeling. 
Deign  Thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless: 

Let  Thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 
Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise; 

And,  since  words  can  never  measure. 
Let  my  life  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

Amen. 


339 


6s. 


1  When  morning  gilds  the  skies, 
My  heart  awaking  cries. 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised  : 
Alike  at  work  and  prayer 
To  Jesus  I  repair  ; 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised! 

2  Whene'er  the  sweet  church  bell 
Peals  over  hill  and  dell, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised  : 
Oh,  hark  to  what  it  sings. 
As  joyously  it  rings, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised! 

3  My  tongue  shall  never  tire 
Of  chanting  with  the  choir, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised  : 
This  song  of  sacred  joy, 
It  never  seems  to  cloy, 

Mav  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 
"  104 


4  When  sleep  her  balm  denies. 
My  silent  spirit  sighs, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised  : 
When  evil  thoughts  molest. 
With  this  I  shield  my  breast, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 

5  Does  sadness  fill  my  mind  ? 
A  solace  here  I  find, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised : 
Or  fades  my  earthly  bliss? 
My  comfort  still  is  this, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 

6  The  night  becomes  as  day, 
When  from  the  heart  we  say. 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised : 
The  powers  of  darkness  fear, 
When  this  sweet  chant  they  hear. 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised! 

7  In  heaven's  eternal  bliss 
The  loveliest  strain  is  this. 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised: 
Let  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky 
From  depth  to  height  reply. 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 

8  Be  this,  while  life  is  mine. 
My  canticle  divine. 

May  Jesus  Clirist  be  praised: 
Be  this  the  eternal  song 
Through  ages  all  along. 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 


Amen. 


8.7. 


340 

1  Call  Jehovah  Thy  salvation, 

Rest  beneath  th'  Almighty's  shade, 
In  His  secret  habitation 
Dwell,  and  never  be  dismayed. 

2  There  no  tumult  can  alarm  thee, 

Thou  shalt  dread  no  hidden  snare; 
Guile  nor  violence  can  harm  thee. 
In  eternal  safeguard  there. 

3  God  shall  charge  His  angel  legions 

Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep : 
Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions, 
Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep. 

4  Since,  with  pure  and  firm  affecti(m. 

Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love. 

With  the  wings  of  His  protection, 

He  will  shield  thee  from  above. 


THE  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 


5  Thou  shall  call  on  Him  in  trouble. 
He  will  hearken,  He  will  save: 
Here  for  grief  reward  thee  double, 
Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave. 


341  CM. 

1  O  God  of  Bethel,  by  Whose  hand 

Thy  people  still  are  fed  ; 
Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led  : 

2  Our  vows,  our  prayers,  we  now  present 

Before  Thy  throne  of  grace : 
God  of  our  fathers,  be  the  God 
Of  their  succeeding  race. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide ; 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  Oh.  spread  Thy  sheltering  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace ! 

5  Such  blessings  from  Thy  gracious  hand 

Our  humble  prayers  implore ; 
And  Thou  shalt  be  our  chosen  God, 
And  portion  evermore. 


342 

1 


S.M. 


Heirs  of  unending  life, 

While  yet  we  sojourn  here, 

Oh,  let  us  our  salvation  work 
With  trembling  and  with  fear  ! 


2  God  will  support  our  hearts 

With  might  before  unknown  ; 

The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours. 

The  strength  is  all  His  own. 

3  'Tis  He  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  He  that  works  to  do; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too !     Amen. 


343 


S.M. 


My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard ! 

Ten  thousand  foes  arise; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 

To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 


2  Oh,  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray! 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day. 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down: 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God! 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath 
Up  to  His  blest  abode. 


344  CM. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve. 

And  press  with  vigor  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal. 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod. 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all -animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high, 
'Tis  His  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye. 

4  Then  wake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigor  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal. 
And  an  immortal  crown. 


345 


7s. 


1  Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go: 
Fight  the  fight,  maintain  the  strife. 
Strengthened  with  the  bread  of  life. 

2  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad  : 
March  in  heavenly  armor  clad  : 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Victory  soon  shall  tune  your  song. 

3  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye. 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry; 
Let  not  fears  your  course  impede. 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

^  105 


THE  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 


4  Onward  then  in  battle  move, 

More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go. 


346 


S.M. 


1  A  charge  to  keep  I  have, 

A  God  to  glorify ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2  From  youth  to  hoary  age. 

My  calling  to  fulfil : 
Oh.  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will! 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care. 

As  in  Thy  sight  to  live, 
And  oh,  Thy  servant.  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give! 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray. 

And  on  Thyself  rely: 
Sure,  if  my  trust  I  keep  alway. 

To  reign  with  Thee  on  high.    Amen. 


347 


S.M. 


1  Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise. 

And  put  your  armor  on  ; 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  His  eternal  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

And  in  His  mighty  power ; 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 

With  all  His  strength  endued  ; 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  From  strength  to  strength  go  on, 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray: 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well- fought  day. 

5  That  having  all  things  done. 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  o'ercome,  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 
106 


348  CM. 

1  The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
A  kingly  crown  to  gain  : 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar  : 
Who  follows  in  His  train  ? 


2  Who  best  can  drink  his  cup  of  woe, 
Triumphant  over  pain  ; 
Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below, 
He  follows  in  His  train. 


3  The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 
Could  pierce  beyond  the  gi-ave ; 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky, 
And  called  on  Him  to  save. 


4  Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  his  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
He  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong  : 
Who  follows  in  his  train? 

5  A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few, 

On  whom  the  spirit  came : 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew, 
And  mocked  the  cross  and  flame. 

6  They  met  the  tyrant's  brandished  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane ; 
They  bowed  their  necks  the  death  to  feel : 
Who  follows  in  their  train  ? 

7  A  noble  army  :  men  and  boys, 

The  matron  and  the  maid  ; 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice, 
In  robes  of  light  arrayed. 

8  They  climbed  the  steep  ascent  of  heaven 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain  : 
0  God,  to  us  may  grace  be  given 
To  follow  in  their  train.     Amen. 


349 

1 


7.6. 


Go  forward,  Christian  soldier, 
Beneath  His  banner  true! 

The  Lord  Himself,  thy  Leader, 
Shall  all  thy  foes  subdue. 

His  love  foretells  thy  trials  ; 

He  knows  thine  hourly  need  ; 
He  can  with  bread  of  heaven 

Thy  fainting  spirit  feed. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 


3  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier! 
Pear  not  the  secret  foe; 
Par  more  o'er  thee  are  watching 
Than  human  eyes  can  Jvnow : 

Trust  only  Christ,  Thy  Captain  ; 

Cease  not  to  watch  and  pray ; 
Heed  not  the  treacherous  voices 

That  lure  thy  soul  astray. 

3  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier! 

Nor  dream  of  peaceful  rest. 
Till  Satan's  host  is  vanquished 
And  heaven  is  all  possessed  ; 

Till  Christ  Himself  shall  call  thee 

To  lay  thine  armor  by, 
And  wear  in  endless  glory 

The  crown  of  victory. 

4  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier! 

Pear  not  the  gathering  night : 
The  Lord  has  been  thy  shelter  ; 
The  Lord  will  be  thy  light. 

When  morn  His  face  revealeth, 
Thy  dangers  all  are  past : 

Oh,  pray  that  faith  and  virtue 
May  keep  thee  to  the  last! 


350 


7.6. 


1  Looking  upward  every  day, 

Sunshine  on  our  faces  ; 
Pressing  onward  every  day 
Towai-d  the  heavenly  places  : 

2  Growing  every  day  in  awe, 

Por  Thy  Name  is  holy ; 
Learning  every  day  to  love 
With  a  love  more  lowly  : 

3  Walking  every  day  more  close 

To  our  elder  Brother  ; 
Growing  every  day  more  true 
Unto  one  another  : 

4  Leaving  every  day  behind 

Something  which  might  hinder  ; 
Running  swifter  every  day. 
Growing  purer,  kinder: 

5  Lord,  so  pray  we  every  day: 

Hear  us  in  Thy  pity, 
That  at  last  we  enter  in 
To  the  Holy  City.     Amen. 


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7.6. 


1  0  happy  band  of  pilgrims, 

If  onward  ye  will  tread 

With  Jesus  as  your  Pellow 

To  Jesus  as  your  Head  ! 

2  Oh,  happy  if  ye  labor 

As  Jesus  did  for  men ! 
Oh,  happy  if  ye  hunger 
As  Jesus  hungered  then  ! 

3  The  cross  that  Jesus  carried. 

He  carried  as  your  due : 
The  crown  that  Jesus  weareth. 
He  weareth  it  for  you. 

4  The  faith  by  which  ye  see  Him, 

The  hope  in  whicli  ye  yearn, 
The  love  that  through  all  troubles 
To  Him  alone  will  turn; 

5  The  trials  that  beset  you. 

The  sorrows  ye  endure. 
The  manifold  temptations 
That  death  alone  can  cure ; 

6  What  are  they  but  His  jewels, 

Of  right  celestial  worth  ? 
What  are  they  but  the  ladder 
Set  up  to  heaven  on  earth? 

7  O  happy  band  of  pilgrims, 

Look  upward  to  the  skies. 

Where  such  a  light  affliction 

Shall  win  so  great  a  prize! 


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1  If  thou  wouldest  life  attain. 

If  with  Christ  thou  wouldest  reign, 
Reaping  wisdom  from  the  past, 
Know,  that  long  as  life  may  last, 
Toil  and  conflict  thee  await 
In  thy  present  earthly  state. 

2  Labor,  while  it  yet  is  day ; 
Labor,  while  you  labor  may; 
Labor,  for  the  night  is  long ; 
Labor,  foi-  the  foe  is  strong  ; 
Labor,  for  the  prize  is  great ; 
Labor,  for  the  hour  is  late. 

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7s. 


THE  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 


3  Soon  the  struggle  will  be  past ; 
Calm  and  peace  will  come  at  last ; 
Soon  through  death's  transporting  door, 
All  thy  pains  and  labors  o'er. 

Thou  shalt  go  to  join  the  blest 
In  the  realms  of  endless  rest  ; 

4  Rest,  from  toil  and  anxious  care  ; 
Rest,  from  earthly  wear  and  tear ; 
Rest,  from  ever  present  ein  ; 
Rest  without,  and  rest  within  ; 
Rest,  which  no  abatement  knows  ; 
Rest,  and  infinite  repose. 

5  Jesus,  Who  for  me  didst  die 
On  the  ci'oss  of  Calvary, 

Not  in  aught  that  is  my  own, 

But  in  Thy  true  blood  alone. 

Do  I  put  my  trembling  trust  : 

Spare,  oh,  spare  a  child  of  dust  !    Amen. 


353 


S.M. 


1  Jesus,  I  live  to  Thee, 

The  loveliest  and  best ; 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
In  Thy  blest  love  I  rest. 

2  Jesus,  I  die  to  Thee, 

Whenever  death  shall  come ; 
To  die  in  Thee  is  life  to  me, 
In  my  eternal  home. 

3  Whether  to  live  or  die, 

I  know  not  which  is  best ; 
To  live  in  Thee  is  bliss  to  me. 
To  die  is  endless  rest. 

4  Living  or  dying,  Lord, 

I  ask  but  to  be  Thine; 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
Makes  heaven  for  ever  mine. 


354 


KM. 


1  Let  me  be  with  Thee  where  Thou  art 
My  Saviour,  my  eternal  Rest  : 
Then  only  will  this  longing  heart 
Be  fully  and  for  ever  blest. 

2  Let  me  be  with  Thee  where  Thou  art. 
Thine  unveiled  glory  to  behold  ; 
Then  only  will  this  wandering  heart 
Cease  to  be  treacherous,  faithless,  cold. 

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3  Let  me  be  with  Thee  where  Thou  art. 
Where  spotless  saints  Thy  Name  adore; 
Then  only  will  this  evil  heart 

Be  sinful  and  defiled  no  more. 

4  Let  me  be  with  Thee  where  Thou  art, 
Where  none  can  die,  where  none  remove; 
There  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 

Me  from  Thy  presence  and  Thy  love! 

Amen. 


355 


P.M. 


1  One  sweetly  solemn  thought 

Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er  ; 
I  am  nearer  my  home  to-day 
Than  I  ever  have  been  before. 

2  Nearer  the  great  white  throne. 

Nearer  the  crystal  sea. 
Nearer  my  Father's  house. 

Where  the  "  many  mansions"  be. 

3  Nearer  the  bound  of  life, 

Where  we  lay  our  burdens  down  ; 
Nearer  leaving  the  cross, 
Nearer  gaining  the  crown. 

4  But  lying  darkly  between. 

Winding  down  through  the  night. 
Is  the  deep  and  unknown  stream 

To  be  crossed  ere  we  reach  the  light. 

5  Jesus,  perfect  my  trust. 

Strengthen  the  hand  of  my  faith  : 

Let  me  feel  Thee  near  when  I  stand 

On  the  edge  of  the  shore  of  death  ; 

6  Feel  Thee  near  when  my  feet 

Are  slipping  over  the  brink  ; 
For  it  may  be  I'm  nearer  home, 
Nearer  now  than  I  think. 


356 


S.M 


1  For  ever  with  the  Lord  ! 

Amen  !  so  let  it  be ! 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 
And  immortality! 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  Him  I  roam. 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 


GENERAL. 


3  My  Father's  house  on  high, 

Home  of  my  soul,  how  near. 
At  times,  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye, 
Thy  golden  gates  appear  ! 

4  Ah  !  then  my  spirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love, 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
Jerusalem  above! 

5  Then,  then  I  feel,  that  He, 

Remembered  or  forgot. 
The  Lord,  is  never  far  from  me. 
Though  I  perceive  Him  not. 

6  So  when  my  latest  breath 

Shall  rend  the  veil  in  twain. 
By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
And  life  eternal  gain. 


357  7.6. 

1  Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings. 

Thy  better  portion  trace ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things, 

Toward  heaven,  thy  destined  place ; 
Sun  and  moon  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Cease,  my  soul,  oh,  cease  to  mourn  ! 

Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  thy  Saviour  will  return. 

To  take  thee  to  the  skies  : 
There  is  everlasting  peace. 

Rest,  enduring  lest,  in  heaven  ; 
There  will  sorrow  ever  cease. 

And  crowns  of  joy  be  given. 

Also  the  following: 

40  Hark  !  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding. 

77  In  exile  here  we  wander. 

80  Blessed  Saviour,  Thou  hast  taught  us. 

87  With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh. 

94  Lord  Jesus,  when  we  stand  afar. 
138  Jesus  calls  us  :  o'er  the  tumult. 
140  0  Thou  Who  didst,  with  love  untold. 
143  0  Son  of  Man,  Thyself  once  crossed. 
244  My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day. 
374  Lord,  as  to  Thy  dear  cross  we  flee. 
875  Sinful,  sighing  to  be  blest. 
376  Out  of  the  deep  I  call. 
380  Heal  me,  0  my  Saviour   heal. 
440  Lead,  kindly  Light. 


456  0  Lamb  of  God,  still  keep  me. 
52S  Not  your  own,  but  His  ye  are. 
524  O  Lord,  our  strength  in  weakness. 
625  I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus. 
629  0  holy  Saviour,  friend  unseen. 
681  Prince  of  peace,  control  my  will. 

643  My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less. 

644  Onward  Christian,  through  the  region. 
653  Oh,  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink. 
657  Though  faint  yet  pursuing. 

662  Lord  Jesus  by  Thy  Passion. 
678  Thou  hidden  love  of  God,  whose  height. 
680  O  Thou  from  Whom  all  goodness  flows. 
686  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. 


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VII.   ©eneral. 


11.10. 


1  Ancient  of  days.   Who  sittest,   throned  in 

glory ; 
To  Thee  all  knees  are  bent,  all  voices  pray; 
Thy  love  has  blessed  the  wide  world's  won- 
drous story. 
With  light  and  life  since  Eden's  dawning 
day. 

2  0  Holy  Father,  Who  hast  led  Thy  children 

In  all  the  ages,  with  the  Fire  and  Cloud, 
Through    seas    dry-shod  ;     through    weary 

wastes  bewildering  ; 
To  Thee,  in  reverent  love,  our  hearts  are 

bowed. 

3  O  Holy  Jesus,  Prince  of  peace  and  Saviour, 

To  Thee  we  owe  the  peace  that  still  pre- 
vails. 
Stilling  the  rude  wills  of  men's  wild  behavior, 
And  calming  passion's  fierce  and  stormy 
gales. 

4  0  Holy  Ghost,  the  Lord  and  the  Life-giver, 

Thine  is  the  quickening  power  that  gives 

increase. 
From  Thee  have  flowed,  as  from  a  pleasant 

river. 
Our  plenty,  wealth,  prosperity  and  peace. 

5  0  Triune  God,  with  heart  and  voice  adoring. 

Praise  we  the  goodness  that  doth  crown 
our  days ; 
Pray  we,  that  Thou  wilt  hear  us,  still  im- 
ploring 
Thy  love  and  favor,  kept  to  us  always. 

Amen. 
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GENERAL. 


S.M. 


359 

1  Creator  of  mtankind  ! 

Thy  promised  help  we  claim, 
That  so  our  life  Thou  inay'st  not  find 
Unworthy  of  Thy  Name. 

2  If  Thou  Thy  grace  deny, 

In  vain  for  Thee  we  strive  ; 
In  Thee  alone  to  sin  we  die, 
In  Thee  alone  we  live. 

3  Our  goings,  Lord,  uphold, 

Till  this  dark  vale  be  passed, 
And  in  Thy  love  and  fear  made  bold, 
We  reach  our  rest  at  last. 

4  0  happy,  peaceful  rest, 

Prepared  for  saints  above! 
Where  they,  with  endless  quiet  blest, 
Drink  of  Thy  streams  of  love. 

5  O  Trinity  divine! 

To  Thee  our  hearts  we  raise! 
May  we  Thy  ransomed  people  join 
And  share  their  songs  of  praise. 

Amen. 


360  CM. 

1  Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God, 

With  rays  of  beauty  shine  : 
Oh,  let  Thy  favor  crown  our  days, 
And  all  their  round  be  Thine! 

2  Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  Thee, 

Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain  : 
Small  joy  success  itself  could  give. 
If  Thou  Thy  love  restrain. 

3  With  Thee  let  every  week  begin, 

With  Thee  each  day  be  spent, 
For  Thee  each  fleeting  hour  improved, 
Since  each  by  Thee  is  lent. 

4  Thus  cheer  us  through  this  desert  road, 

Till  all  our  labors  cease; 
And  heaven  refresh  our  weary  souls 
With  everlasting  peace.     Amen. 


361  L.M. 

1  Where'er  have  trod  Thy  sacred  feet. 
Teach  us,  0  Lord,  Thy  steps  to  trace, 
Where  men  in  busy  concourse  meet, 
Or  in  the  lonely  wilderness. 
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2  Bid  us  with  Thee  to  watch  and  pray. 
With  Thee  to  die.  with  Thee  to  rise. 
With  Thee  to  bear  our  cross  each  day. 
With  Thee  to  soar  beyond  the  skies. 

3  Where'er  Thou  art  may  we  remain  ; 
Where'er  Thou  goest  may  we  go: 
With  Thee,  0  Lord,  no  grief  is  pain  ; 
Away  from  Thee,  all  joy  is  woe. 

4  Oh,  may  we  in  each  holy  tide. 

Each  solemn  season,  dwell  with  Thee! 

Content  if  only  by  Thy  side 

In  life  or  death  we  still  may  be.     Amen. 


362  P.M. 

1  Thou  art  coming.  0  my  Saviour! 

Thou  art  coming,  0  my  King! 
In  Thy  beauty  all-resplendent, 
In  Thy  glory  all-transcendent ; 

Well  may  we  rejoice  and  sing  ; 
Coming:  in  the  opening  east 

Herald  brightness  slowly  swells; 
Coming:  0  Thou  glorious  Priest! 

Hear  we  not  Thy  golden  bells? 

2  Thou  art  coming,  Thou  art  coming  ; 

We  shall  meet  Thee  on  Thy  way; 
We  shall  see  Thee,  we  shall  know  Thee, 
We  shall  bless  Thee,  we  shall  show  Thee 

All  our  hearts  could  never  say; 
What  an  anthem  that  will  be. 

Music  rapturously  sweet. 
Pouring  out  our  love  to  Thee 

At  Thine  own  all-glorious  feet. 

3  Thou  art  coming  ;  at  Thy  table 

We  are  witnesses  for  this ; 
While  remembering  hearts  Thou  meetest 
In  communion  clearest,  sweetest, 

Earnest  of  our  coming  bliss ; 
Showing  not  Thy  death  alone. 

And  Thy  love  exceeding  great. 
But  Thy  coming,  and  Thy  throne. 

All  for  which  we  long  and  wait. 

4  Thou  art  coming  ;  we  are  waiting 

With  a  hope  that  cannot  fail; 
Asking  not  the  day  or  hour. 
Resting  on  Thy  word  of  power, 

Anchored  safe  within  the  veil. 
Time  apjiointed  may  be  long, 

But  the  vision  must  be  sure; 
Certainty  shall  make  us  strong, 

Joyful  patience  can  endure. 


GENERAL. 


5  Oh,  the  joy  to  see  Thee  reigning, 

Thee,  our  own  beloved  Lord  I 
Every  tongue  Thy  Name  confessing, 
Worship,  honor,  glory,  blessing 

Brought  to  Thee  with  one  accord; 
Thee,  our  Master,  and  our  Friend, 

Vindicated  and  enthroned ; 
Unto  earth's  I'emotest  end 

Glorified,  adored,  and  owned  !    Amen. 


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8.7. 


1  Jesus  came:  the  heavens  adoring: 

Came  with  peace  from  reahns  on  high  ; 
Jesus  came  for  man's  redemption, 

Lowly  came  on  earth  to  die: 
Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Came  in  deep  humility. 

2  Jesus  comes  again  in  mercy, 

When  our  hearts  are  bowed  with  care ; 
Jesus  comes  again  in  answer 

To  an  earnest,  heart- felt  prayer  ; 
Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Comes  to  save  us  from  despair. 

3  Jesus  comes  to  hearts  rejoicing. 

Bringing  news  of  sins  forgiven  ; 
Jesus  comes  in  sounds  of  gladness. 

Leading  souls  redeemed  to  heaven  ; 
Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Now  the  gate  of  death  is  riven. 

4  Jesus  comes  in  joy  and  sorrow, 

Shares  alike  our  hopes  and  fears ; 
Jesus  comes,  whate'er  befalls  us, 

Glads  our  hearts,  and  dries  our  tears; 
Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Cheering  e'en  our  failing  years. 

5  Jesus  comes  on  clouds  triumphant. 

When  the  heavens  shall  pass  away; 
Jesus  comes  again  in  glory; 

Let  us  then  our  homage  pay. 
Alleluia!  ever  singing, 

Till  the  dawn  of  endless  day.     Amen. 


364 


P.M. 


1  Thou  didst  leave  Thy  thi-one  and  Thy  kingly 
crown 
When  Thou  earnest  to  earth  for  me ; 
But  in  Bethlehem's  home  was  there  found 
no  room 
For  Thy  holy  nativity. 

Oh,  come  to  my  heart.  Lord  Jesus! 
There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 


3  Heaven's  arches  rang  when  the  angels  sang, 
Proclaiming  Thy  royal  degree; 
But  in  lowly  birth  didst  Thou  come  to  earth, 
And  in  great  humility. 

Oh,  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus! 
There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

3  The   foxes   found   rest,  and  the   birds   had 

their  nest 
In  the  shade  of  the  forest  tree ; 
But  Thy  couch  was  the  sod,  O  Thou  Son  of 
God, 
In  the  desert  of  Galilee. 

Oh,  come  to  my  heart.  Lord  Jesus! 
There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

4  Thou  earnest,  0  Lord,  with  the  living  word. 

That  should  set  Thy  people  free : 
But  with  mocking  scorn,  and  with  crown  of 
thorn, 
They  bore  Thee  to  Calvary. 

Oh,  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus! 
Thy  cross  is  my  only  plea. 

5  When  the  heavens  shall  ring,  and  the  angels 

sing 
At  Thy  coming  to  victory, 
Let  Thy  voice  call  me  home,  saying,    *  Yet 
there  is  room. 
There  is  room  at  My  side  for  thee.' 

And  my  heart  shall  rejoice  Lord  Jesus, 
When  Thou  comest  and  callest  for  me. 


365  8.7. 

1  To  the  Name  of  our  Salvation 

Laud  and  honor  let  us  pay. 
Which  for  many  a  generation 

Hid  in  God's  foreknowledge  lay ; 
But  with  holy  exultation 

We  may  sing  aloud  to-day. 

2  Jesus  is  the  Name  we  treasure; 

Name  beyond  what  words  can  tell ; 
Name  of  gladness.  Name  of  pleasure. 

Ear  and  heart  delighting  well ; 
Name  of  sweetness,  passing  measure. 

Saving  us  from  sin  and  hell. 

3  'Tis  the  Name  for  adoration, 

Name  for  songs  of  victory, 
Name  for  holy  meditation 

In  this  vale  of  misery. 
Name  for  joyful  veneration 

By  the  citizens  on  high. 

Ill 


GENERAL. 


4  'Tis  the  Name  that  whoso  preacheth 

Speaks  like  music  to  the  ear  ; 
Who  in  prayer  this  Name  beseeeheth 

Sweetest  comfort  findeth  near  ; 
Who  its  perfect  wisdom  reaeheth, 

Heavenly  joy  possesseth  here. 

5  Therefore  we  in  love  adoring 

This  most  blessed  Name  revere; 
Holy  Jesus,  Thee  imploring 

So  to  write  it  in  us  here, 
That  hereafter,  heavenward  soaring, 

We  may  sing  with  angels  there.  Amen. 


366 


7s. 


1  Conquering  kings  their  titles  take 
From  the  foes  they  captive  make: 
Jesus,  by  a  nobler  deed, 

From  the  thousands  He  hath  freed, 

2  Yes :  none  other  Name  is  given 
Unto  mortals  under  heaven, 
Which  can  make  the  dead  arise, 
And  exalt  them  to  the  skies. 

3  We  would  gladly  for  that  Name 
Bear  the  cross,  endure  the  shame: 
Joyfully  for  Him  to  die 

Is  not  death  but  victory. 

4  Jesus,  Who  dost  condescend 

To  be  called  the  sinner's  Friend, 
Hear  us,  as  to  Thee  we  pray, 
Gloiying  in  Thy  Name  to-day.     Amen. 


367 
1 


CM. 


There  is  a  Name  I  love  to  hear  ; 

I  love  to  sing  its  worth  ; 
It  sounds  like  music  in  mine  ear. 

The  sweetest  Name  on  earth. 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  Saviour's  love 

Who  died  to  set  me  free; 
It  tells  me  of  His  precious  blood. 
The  sinner's  perfect  plea. 

3  It  tells  me  of  a  Father's  smile 

Beaming  upon  His  child  ; 
It  cheers  me  through  this  little  while, 
Through  desert,  waste,  and  wild. 

4  Jesus,  the  Name  I  love  so  well. 

The  Name  I  love  to  hear  ; 
No  saint  on  earth  its  worth  can  tell. 
No  heart  conceive  how  dear. 
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5  This  Name  shall  shed  its  fragrance  still 

Along  this  thorny  road. 
Shall  sweetly  smooth  the  rugged  hill. 
That  leads  me  up  to  God. 

6  And  there  with  all  the  blood-bought  throng, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
I'll  sing  the  new  eternal  song 
Of  Jesus'  love  to  me. 


368 


L.M. 


1  Jesus!  the  very  thought  is  sweet  ; 

In  that  dear  Name  all  heart- joys  meet : 
But  oh,  than  honey  sweeter  far 
The  glimpses  of  His  Presence  are! 

2  No  word  is  sung  more  sweet  than  this, 
No  sound  is  heard  more  full  of  bliss, 

No  thought  brings  sweeter  comfort  nigh, 
Than  Jesus,  Son  of  God  most  high. 

3  Jesus,  the  hope  of  souls  forlorn. 

How  good  to  them  for  sin  that  mourn  ! 
To  them  that  seek  Thee,  oh,  how  kind  ! 
But  what  art  Thou  to  them  that  find  ':' 

4  No  tongue  of  mortal  can  express, 
No  pen  can  write  the  blessedness. 
He  only  who  hath  proved  it  knows 
What  bliss  from  love  of  Jesus  flows. 

5  0  Jesus.  King  of  wondrous  might  ! 
0  Victor,  glorious  from  the  fight ! 
Sweetness  that  may  not  be  expressed. 
And  altogether  loveliest ! 

6  Abide  with  us,  0  Lord,  to-day, 
Fulfil  us  with  Thy  grace,  we  pray  ; 
And  with  Thine  own  true  sweetness  feed 
Our  souls  from  sin  and  darkness  freed. 

Amen. 


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7.6. 


0  One  with  God  the  Father 

In  majesty  and  might. 
The  brightness  of  His  glory. 

Eternal  Light  of  light ;  " 

O'er  this  our  home  of  darkness 
Thy  rays  are  streaming  now; 

The  shadows  flee  before  Thee, 
The  world's  true  light  art  Thou. 


GENERAL. 


3  Yet,  Lord,  we  see  but  darkly: 
0  heavenly  Light,  arise  ! 
Dispel  these  mists  that  shroud  us, 
And  hide  Thee  from  our  eyes! 

We  long  to  track  the  footprints 
That  Thou  Thyself  hast  trod : 

We  long  to  see  the  pathway 
That  leads  to  Thee  our  God. 

3  0  Jesus,  shine  around  us 

With  radiance  of  Thy  grace; 
0  Jesus,  turn  upon  us 

The  brightness  of  Thy  face. 

We  need  no  star  to  guide  us. 
As  on  our  way  we  press, 

If  Thou  Thy  light  vouchsafest, 
0  Sun  of  Righteousness. 


370  CM. 

1  Joy  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  is  come: 

Let  earth  receive  her  King  ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  world !  the  Saviour  reigns : 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
While   fields   and    floods,   rocks,   hills,   and 
plains, 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  ; 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 


4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 
Aiid  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness. 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 


2  He  comes  with  succor  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong, 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong  ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light. 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 


He  shall  come  down  like  showeis 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth. 
And  joy  and  hope,  like  flowers. 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth  : 
Before  Him  on  the  mountains 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go; 
From  hill  to  vale  the  fountains 

Uf  righteousness  o'erflow. 


Kings  shall  bow  down  before  Him, 

And  gold  and  incense  bring  ; 
All  nations  shall  adore  Him, 

His  praise  all  people  sing  : 
To  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 


5  O'er  every  foe  victorious, 

He  on  His  throne  shall  rest ; 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious. 

All-blessing  and  all-blessed  : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove; 
His  Name  shall  stand  for  ever, 

His  changeless  Name  of  Love. 


373 


371 


7.6. 


Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression. 

To  set  the  captive  free: 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 


7s. 


8 


God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace, 
Show  the  brightness  of  Thy  face; 
Shine  upon  us.  Saviour,  shine. 
Fill  Thy  Church  with  light  divine; 
And  Thy  saving  health  extend 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end. 


3  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord ; 
Be  by  all  that  live  adored  : 
Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing 
Glory  to  their  Saviour  King  ; 
At  Thy  feet  their  tribute  pay. 
And  Thy  holy  will  obey. 
113 


GENERAL. 


Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord  ; 

Earth  shall  then  her  fruits  afford; 

God  to  man  His  blessing  give, 

Man  to  God  devoted  live ; 

All  below,  and  all  above, 

One  in  joy,  and  light,  and  love. 


373 


S.M. 


1  Far  from  my  heavenly  home. 

Par  from  my  Father's  breast, 
Fainting  1  cry,  blest  Spirit,  come. 
And  speed  me  to  my  rest. 

2  My  spirit  homeward  turns, 

And  fain  would  thither  fiee ; 
My  heart,  0  Sion,  droops  and  yearns. 
When  I  remember  thee. 

3  To  thee,  to  thee  I  press, 

A  dark  and  toilsome  road  ; 
When  shall  I  pass  the  wilderness. 
And  reach  the  saints'  abode? 

4  God  of  my  life,  be  near  : 

On  Thee  my  hopes  I  cast : 
Oh,. guide  me  through  the  desert  here, 
And  bring  me  home  at  last!      Amen. 


374 


CM. 


1  Lord,  as  to  Thy  dear  cross  we  flee. 

And  plead  to  be  forgiven, 
So  let  Thy  life  our  pattern  be. 
And  form  our  souls  for  heaven. 

2  Help  us,  through  good  report  and  ill, 

Our  daily  cross  to  bear  ; 
Like  Thee,  to  do  our  Father's  will. 
Our  brethren's  grief  to  share. 

3  Let  grace  our  selfishness  expel. 

Our  earthliness  refine; 
And  kindness  in  our  bosoms  dwell. 
As  free  and  true  as  Thine. 

4  If  joy  shall  at  Thy  bidding  fly. 

And  grief's  dark  day  come  on, 

We  in  our  turn  would  meekly  cry, 

"  Father,  Thy  will  be  done." 

5  Kept  peaceful  in  the  midst  of  strife. 

Forgiving  and  forgiven. 
Oh,  may  we  lead  the  pilgrim's  life. 
And  follow  Thee  to  heaven!     Amen. 
^  114 


7s. 


375 

1  Sinful,  sighing  to  be  blest ; 

Bound,  and  longing  to  be  free; 
Weary,  waiting  for  my  rest ; 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 

2  Goodness  I  have  none  to  plead. 

Sinfulness  in  all  I  see, 

I  can  only  bring  my  need  ; 

God  be  merciful  to  me. 

3  Broken  heart  and  downcast  eyes 

Dare  not  lift  themselves  to  Thee; 
Yet  Thou  canst  interpret  sighs  : 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 

4  From  this  sinful  heart  of  mine 

To  Thy  bosom  1  would  flee  : 
I  am  not  my  own  but  Thine: 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 

5  There  is  One  beside  the  throne, 

And  my  only  hope  and  plea 
Are  in  Him,  and  Him  alone: 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 

6  He  my  cause  will  undertake, 

My  Interpreter  will  be; 
He's  my  all  ;  and  for  His  sake 
God  be  merciful  to  me.     Amen. 


376  S.M. 

1  Out  of  the  deep  I  call 

To  Thee,  0  Lord,  to  Thee; 
Before  Thy  Throne  of  grace  I  fall ; 
Be  merciful  to  me. 

2  Out  of  the  deep  I  cry, 

The  woful  deep  of  sin. 
Of  evil  done  in  days  gone  by, 
Of  evil  now  within. 

3  Out  of  the  deep  of  fear, 

And  dread  of  coming  shame, 
From  morning  watch  till  night  is  near 
I  plead  the  precious  Name. 

4  Lord,  there  is  mercy  now. 

As  ever  was,  with  Thee: 
Before  Thy  throne  of  grace  I  bow ; 
Be  merciful  to  me.     Amen. 


GENERAL. 


377 


8.7.8.7.4.7. 


1  Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and  glory, 

Bend  from  lieaven  Thy  gracious  ear  ; 
While  our  waiting  souls  adore  Thee, 
Friend  of  helpless  sinners,  hear  : 

By  Thy  mercy. 
Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

2  From  the  depths  of  nature's  blindness, 

From  the  hardening  power  of  sin, 
From  all  malice  and  un  kindness. 
From  the  pride  that  lurks  within. 

By  Thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

3  When  temptation  sorely  presses, 

In  tiie  day  of  Satan's  power. 
In  our  times  of  deep  distresses, 
In  each  dark  and  trying  hour. 

By  Thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

4  When  the  world  around  is  smiling. 

In  the  time  of  wealth  and  ease. 

Earthly  joys  our  hearts  beguiling, 

In  the  day  of  health  and  peace. 

By  Thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

5  In  the  weary  hours  of  sickness. 

In  the  times  of  grief  and  pain. 

When  we  feel  our  mortal  weakness, 

When  all  human  help  is  vain. 

By  Thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

6  In  the  solemn  hour  of  dying, 

In  the  awful  judgment  day, 
May  our  souls,  on  Thee  relying. 
Find  Thee  still  our  hope  and  stay: 

By  Thy  mercy. 
Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord.     Amen. 


378  S.M. 

1  Have  mercy.  Lord,  on  me. 

As  Thou  wert  ever  kind  ; 
Let  me,  oppressed  with  loads  of  guilt, 
Thy  wonted  mercy  find. 

2  Wash  off  my  foul  offence. 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin  ; 

For  I  confess  my  crime,  and  see 

How  great  my  guilt  has  been. 


3  Against  Thee,  Lord,  alone, 

And  only  in  Thy  sight. 
Have  I  transgressed ;  and,  though  condemn- 
Must  own  Thy  judgment  right.  [ed, 

4  Blot  out  my  crying  sins, 

Nor  me  in  anger  view : 
Create  in  me  a  heart  that's  clean. 
An  upright  mind  renew. 

5  Withdraw  not  Thou  Thy  help, 

Nor  cast  me  from  Thy  sight  ; 
Nor  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  take 
His  everlasting  flight. 

6  The  joy  Thy  favor  gives 

Let  me,  0  Lord,  regain  ; 
And  Thy  free  Spirit's  firm  support 
My  fainting  soul  sustain.     Amen. 


379 


CM. 


1  Lord,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  tiirone, 

And  our  confessions  pour. 
Teach  us  to  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  broken  spirits,  pitying,  see : 

True  penitence  impart ; 
And  let  a  kindling  glance  from  Thee 
Beam  hope  upon  the  heart. 

3  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer. 

May  we  our  wills  resign  ; 
And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  share 
Which  is  not  wholly  Thine. 

4  Let  faith  each  weak  petition  fill. 

And  waft  it  to  the  skies, 
And  teach  our  hearts  'tis  goodness  still 
That  grants  it,  or  denies.    Amen. 


380  7s. 

1  Heal  me,  0  my  Saviour,  heal ; 
Heal  me  as  I  suppliant  kneel ; 
Heal  me,  and  my  pardon  seal. 

2  Fresh  the  wounds  that  sin  hath  made ; 
Hear  the  prayers  I  oft  have  prayed, 
And  in  mercy  send  me  aid. 

3  Helpless,  none  can  help  me  now : 
Cheerless,  none  can  cheer  but  Thou  ; 
Suppliant,  Lord,  to  Thee  I  bow. 

115 


GENERAL. 


4  Thou  the  true  Physician  art  ; 
Thou,  0  Christ,  canst  health  impart. 
Binding  up  the  bleeding  heart. 

5  Other  comforters  are  gone; 
Thou  canst  heal,  and  Thou  alone, 
Thou  for  all  my  sin  atone. 

6  Heal  me,  then,  my  Saviour,  heal ; 
Heal  me,  as  I  suppliant  kneel ; 
To  Thy  mercy  1  appeal. 


381 


1  Son  of  Man,  to  Thee  I  cry; 
By  the  wondrous  mystery 

Of  Thy  dwelling  here  on  earth, 
By  Thy  pure  and  holy  birth, 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see  ; 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 

2  Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  I  cry: 
By  Thy  bitter  agony. 

By  Thy  pangs,  to  us  unknown, 
By  Tliy  Spirit's  parting  groan, 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see; 
Manifest  Thysell  to  me. 

3  Prince  of  Life,  to  Thee  I  cry; 
By  Thy  glorious  majesty, 

By  Thy  triumph  o"er  the  grave. 
Meek  to  suffer,  strong  to  save, 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see; 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 

4  Lord  of  glory,  God  most  high, 
Man  exalted  to  the  sky, 
With  Thy  love  my  bosom  fill  ; 
Prompt  me  now  to  do  Thy  will  ; 
Then  Thy  presence  let  me  see; 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me.      Amen. 


383 


7s. 


7.6. 


O  Jesus,  Thou  art  standing 

Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o'er  : 
Shame  on  us.  Christian  brothers. 

His  Name  and  sign  who  bear  : 
Oh,  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us. 

To  keep  Him  standing  there  1 

0  Jesus,  Thou  art  knocking  : 
And  lo!  that  hand  is  scarred, 

And  thorns  Thy  brow  encircle. 
And  tears  Thy  face  have  marred  : 
116 


0  love  that  passeth  knowledge. 

So  patiently  to  wait  ! 
0  sin  that  hath  no  equal, 

So  fast  to  bar  the  gate  ! 

3  0  Jestis,  Thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low, 
'  I  died  for  you.  My  children. 

And  will  ye  treat  Me  so?' 
0  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door  : 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter. 

And  leave  us  nevermore.     Amen. 


383  CM. 

1  Lord !  I  beseech  Thee  on  this  day 

By  Thine  own  life  divine. 
To  wash  my  many  sins  away 
In  that  dear  blood  of  Thine : 

For  I  with  tears  in  vain  for  them 

May  struggle  to  atone ; 
And  nothing  can  their  guilt  redeem 

But  that  true  blood  alone. 

2  Oh !  in  the  years,  if  years  there  be, 

That  yet  to  me  remain, 
Before  I  cross  the  eternal  sea. 
Not  to  return  again  ; 

Giver  of  all  !  to  me,  oh,  give 

Thyself  in  all  to  see ; 
And  from  henceforth  by  faith  to  live 

More  worthily  of  Thee. 

3  Thee  suffering  and  Thee  crucified, 

Thee  dead  and  in  the  grave. 
Thee  risen,  ascended,  glorified,  • 
Able  all  flesh  to  save ; 

Thee  I  beseech,  0  Saviour  God, 

To  purge  my  soul  witliin  ; 
Nor  let  me  faint  beneath  the  load 

Of  unforgiven  sin !     Amen. 


384 


6.5. 


1  Glory  be  to  Jesus, 

Who  in  bitter  pains. 
Poured  for  me  the  lifeblood 
From  His  sacred  veins! 

Grace  and  life  eternal 
In  that  blood  I  find. 

Blest  be  His  compassion 
Infinitely  kind  ! 


GENERAL. 


2  Blest  through  endless  ages 

Be  the  precious  stream, 

Which  from  sin  and  sorrow 

Does  the  world  redeem  ! 

Abel's  blood  for  vengeance 
Pleaded  to  the  skies  ; 

But  the  blood  of  Jesus 
For  our  pardon  cries. 

3  Oft  as  earth  exulting 

Wafts  its  praise  on  high, 
Angel  hosts,  rejoicing, 
Make  their  glad  reply. 

Lift  ye  then  your  voices ; 

Swell  the  mighty  flood  ; 
Louder  still  and  louder, 

Praise  the  precious  blood. 


385 


CM. 


1  There  is  a  green  hill  far  away, 

Without  a  city  wall, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified 
Who  died  to  save  us  all. 

2  We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell. 

What  pains  He  had  to  bear, 
But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 
He  hung  and  suffered  there. 

3  He  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven. 

He  died  to  make  us  good. 
That  we  might  go  at  last  to  heaven, 
Saved  by  His  precious  blood. 

4  There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin. 
He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 
Of  heaven,  and  let  us  in. 

5  Oh,  dearly,  dearly  has  He  loved, 

And  we  must  love  Him  too. 
And  trust  in  His  redeeming  blood, 
And  try  His  works  to  do. 


386 


16. 


0  Jesus,  we  adore  Thee, 
Upon  the  cross,  our  King  : 

We  bow  our  hearts  before  Thee ; 
Thy  gracious  Name  we  sing  : 

That  Name  hath  brought  salvation. 
That  Name,  in  life  our  stay ; 

Our  peace,  our  consolation 
When  life  shall  fade  away. 


2  Yet  doth  the  world  disdain  Thee, 

Still  pressing  by  Thy  cross: 
Lord,  may  our  hearts  retain  Thee, 
Counting  all  else  but  loss. 

The  grief  Thy  soul  endured, 
Who  can  that  grief  declare? 

Thy  pains  have  thus  assured 
That  Thou  Thy  foes  wilt  spare. 

3  Ah,  Lord,  our  sins  arraigned  Thee, 

And  nailed  Thee  to  the  tree : 
Our  pride,  0  Lord,  disdained  Thee; 
Yet  deign  our  hope  to  be. 

O  glorious  King,  we  bless  Thee, 
N  o  longer  pass  Thee  by ; 

O  Jesus,  we  confess  Thee 
Our  Lord  enthroned  on  high. 


387 

1 


7.6. 


0  Jesus!  Lord  most  merciful. 
Low  at  Thy  cross  I  lie : 

0  sinner's  friend,  most  pitiful, 
Hear  my  bewailing  cry. 

1  come  to  Thee  with  mourning, 

I  come  to  Thee  in  woe; 
With  contrite  heart  returning, 
And  tears  that  overflow. 


2  0  gracious  Intercessor  ! 

0  Priest  within  the  veil  ! 
Plead,  for  a  lost  transgressor, 

The  blood  that  cannot  fail. 
I  spread  my  sins  before  Thee, 

1  tell  them  one  by  one ; 

Oh,  for  Thy  Name's  great  glory, 
Forgive  all  I  have  done  ! 

3  Oh,  by  Thy  cross  and  passion, 

Thy  tears  and  agony. 
And  crown  of  cruel  fashion, 

And  death  on  Calvary: 
By  all  that  untold  suffering 

Endured  by  Thee  alone: 
O  Priest !  O  spotless  offering! 

Plead,  for  Thou  didst  atone ! 

4  And  in  this  heart  now  broken 

Re-enter  Thou  and  reign  ; 
And  say,  by  that  dear  token, 

I  am  absolved  again  ; 
And  build  me  up,  and  guide  me. 

And  guard  me  day  by  day; 
And  in  Thy  presence  hide  me, 

And  keep  my  soul  alway.     Amen. 
117 


GENERAL. 


388 


8.7.8.7.7.7  7.7. 


1  Christ,  the  Life  of  all  the  living, 

Christ,  the  Death  of  death  our  foe. 
Who,  Thyself  for  us  once  giving 

To  the  darkened  depths  of  woe, 
Patiently  didst  yield  Thy  breath, 
Man  to  save  from  sin  and  death ; 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  brought  to  Thee. 

2  Thou,  ah.  Thou  hast  taken  on  Thee 

Bitter  strokes,  a  cruel  rod  ; 
Pain  and  scorn  were  heaped  upon  Thee, 

0  Thou  sinless  Son  ot  God  ; 
Only  thus  for  us  to  win 
Rescue  from  the  bonds  of  sin  ; 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  brought  to  Thee. 

3  Thou  didst  bear  the  smiting,  only 

That  it  might  not  fall  on  me; 
Stoodest  falsely  charged  and  lonely, 

That  I  might  be  safe  and  free ; 
Comfortless,  that  I  might  know 
Comfort  from  Thy  boundless  woe ; 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  brought  to  Thee. 

4  Then  for  all  that  wrought  our  pardon. 

For  Thy  sorrows  deep  and  sore, 
For  Thine  anguish  in  the  garden, 

1  will  thank  Thee  evermore ; 
Thank  Thee  with  the  latest  breath 
For  Thy  sad  and  cruel  death  ; 
For  that  last  most  bitter  cry, 
Praise  Thee  evermore  on  high. 


389 


8.8.6. 


3  To  Him  Who  now  for  us  doth  plead. 
And  helpeth  us  in  all  our  need, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

To  Him  Who  doth  prepare  on  high 
Our  home  in  immortality. 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

4  To  Him  be  glory  evermore : 

Ye  heavenly  hosts,  your  Lord  adore; 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Our  God  most  great,  our  joy,  our  boast, 
Sing  we  Alleluia! 
Amen. 


390 


8.7.8.7.4.7. 


1  To  Him  Who  for  our  sins  was  slain. 
To  Him  for  all  His  dying  pain. 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

To  Him,  the  Lamb  our  sacrifice. 
Who  gave  His  blood  our  ransom-price. 
Sing  we  Alleluia! 

2  To  Him  Who  died  that  we  might  die 
To  sin,  and  live  with  Him  on  high. 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 

To  Him  Who  rose  that  we  might  rise, 
And  reign  with  Him  beyond  the  skies. 
Sing  we  Alleluia ! 
118 


1  Glory,  glory  everlasting 

Be  to  Him  Who  bore  the  cross, 

Who  redeemed  our  souls  by  tasting 

Death,  the  death  deserved  by  us; 

Spread  His  glory. 
Who  redeemed  His  people  thus! 

2  Jesus'  love  is  love  unbounded, 

Without  measui'e,  without  end; 
Human  thought  is  here  confounded, 
'Tis  too  vast  to  comprehend  ; 

Praise  the  Saviour  ; 
Magnify  the  sinner's  friend  ! 

3  While  we  hear  the  wondrous  story 

Of  the  Saviour's  cross  and  shame. 
Sing  we,  '  everlasting  glory 
Be  to  God  and  to  the  Lamb ! ' 

Saints  and  angels. 
Give  ye  glory  to  His  Name! 


391  L.M. 

1  Triumphant  Lord,  Thy  work  is  done, 
Thy  toil  is  o'er.  Thy  victory  won : 
Oh,  aid  Thy  servants  in  their  strife ; 
Help  us  to  win  the  crown  of  life! 

2  Presenting  Thine  own  sacrifice. 

Our  prayers  like  incense  round  Thee  rise; 
For  '  Tliou  art  Priest  forever.'  Thou 
Art  interceding  for  us  now. 

3  Oh,  by  Thy  spotless,  wondrous  birth, 
And  by  Thy  bitter  death  on  earth. 
And  by  Thy  rising  from  the  grave, 
Ascended  Lord,  Thy  people  save! 


GENERAL. 


4  "Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,"  Thine 
All  honor,  praise,  and  power  divine; 
One  with  the  Father  now  confessed, 
And  with  the  Spirit  ever  blest.     Amen. 


392 


8.7. 


I 


1  Christ,  above  all  glory  seated  ! 

King  eternal,  strong  to  save ! 
Dying.  Thou  hast  death  defeated, 
Buried,  Thou  hast  spoiled  the  grave. 

2  Thou  art  gone,  where  now  is  given 

What  no  mortal  might  could  gain, 
On  the  eternal  throne  of  heaven 
In  Thy  Father's  power  to  reign. 

3  There  Thy  kingdoms  all  adore  Thee, 

Heaven  above  and  earth  below; 
While  the  depths  of  hell  before  Thee 
Trembling  and  defeated  bow. 

4  We,  0  Lord,  with  hearts  adoring, 

Follow  Thee  above  the  sky; 
Hear  our  prayers.  Thy  grace  imploring, 
Lift  our  souls  to  Thee  on  high  ; 

5  So,  when  Thou  again  in  glory 

On  the  clouds  of  heaven  shalt  shine. 
We  Thy  flock  may  stand  before  Thee, 
Owned  for  evermore  as  Thine. 

6  Hail  !  all  hail  !    In  Thee  confiding, 

Jesus,  Thee  shall  all  adore, 

In  Thy  Father's  might  abiding 

With  one  Spirit  evermore! 


393 

1 


CM. 

crowned   with 


The    Head,    that   once   was 
thorns, 

Is  crowned  with  glory  now; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 

The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 


2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  His,  is  His  by  right. 
The  King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords, 
And  heaven's  eternal  light. 

3  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above; 
The  joy  of  all  below. 

To  whom  He  manifests  His  love 
And  grants  His  Name  to  know. 


4  To  them  the  cross  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace  is  given  ; 
Their  name,  an  everlasting  name. 
Their  joy,  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

They  reign  with  Him  above. 
Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  know 
The  mystery  of  His  love. 

6  The  cross  He  bore  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  deatii  to  Him  : 
His  people's  hope,  His  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme. 


394 


D.S.M. 


Thou  art  gone  up  on  high 

To  mansions  in  the  skies ; 
And  round  Thy  throne  unceasingly 

The  songs  oi  praise  arise : 

But  we  are  lingering  here. 

With  sin  and  care  oppressed  ; 
Lord,  send  Thy  promised  Comforter, 

And  lead  us  to  Thy  rest. 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  ; 

But  Thou  didst  fii'st  come  down, 
Through  earth's  most  bitter  misery, 

To  pass  unto  Thy  crown  ; 

And  girt  with  griefs  and  fears 

Our  onward  course  must  be; 
But  only  let  that  path  of  tears 

Lead  us  at  last  to  Thee. 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high ; 

But  Thou  shalt  come  again, 
With  all  the  bright  ones  of  the  sky 

Attendant  in  Thy  train. 

Oh,  by  Thy  saving  power, 

So  make  us  live  and  die. 
That  we  may  stand,  in  that  dread  hour 

At  Thy  right  hand  on  high.     Amen. 


395 


D.S.M. 


Crown  Him  with  many  crowns, 

The  Lamb  upon  His  throne ; 
Hark !  how  the  heavenly  anthem  drowns 

All  music  but  its  own  : 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  sing 

Of  Him  Who  died  for  Thee, 
And  hail  Him  as  thy  matchless  King 

Through  all  eternity. 

119 


GEXEUAL. 


Crown  Him  the  Son  of  God 

Before  the  worlds  began, 
And  ye,  who  tread  where  He  hath  trod, 

Crown  Him  the  Son  of  Man, 

Who  every  grief  hath  known 

That  wrings  the  human  breast, 
And  takes  and  bears  them  for  His  own, 

That  all  in  Him  may  rest. 

Ci'own  Him  the  Lord  of  Life, 

Who  triumphed  o'er  the  grave, 
And  rose  victorious  in  the  strife 

For  those  He  came  to  save ; 

His  glories  now  we  sing 

Who  died,  and  rose  on  high, 
Who  died,  eternal  life  to  bring, 

And  lives,  that  death  may  die. 

Crown  Him  of  lords  the  Lord, 

Who  over  all  doth  reign. 
Who  once  on  earth  the  incarnate  Word 

For  ransomed  sinners  slain. 

Now  lives  in  realms  of  light. 

Where  saints  with  angels  sing 
Their  songs  before  Him  day  and  night, 

Their  God,  Redeemer,  King. 

Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  heaven. 

Enthroned  in  worlds  above ; 
Crown  Him  the  King  to  Whom  is  given 

The  wondrous  name  of  Love. 

Crown  Him  with  many  crowns 

As  thrones  before  Him  fall, 
Crown  Him,  ye  kings,  with  many  crowns, 

For  He  is  King  of  all. 


396 


8.6.8.4. 


1  Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed 

His  tender,  last  farewell, 
A  (Tuide,  a  Comforter,  bequeathed 
With  us  to  dwell. 

2  He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gracious,  willing  guest. 
While  He  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  rest. 

3  And  His  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breath  of  even. 
That  checks  each  thought,  that  calms  each 
fear, 
And  speaks  of  heaven. 
120 


4  And  every  virtue  we  possess. 

And  every  victory  won. 
And  every  thought  of  holiness 
Are  His  alone. 

5  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace. 

Our  weakness,  pitying,  see: 
Oh,  make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling 
And  meet  for  Thee.     Amen. 


397 


-place. 


S.M. 


1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ! 

Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds. 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Revive  our  drooping  faith. 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

3  Convince  us  of  our  sin  ; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood. 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  secret  love  of  God. 

4  'Tis  Thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul. 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new-ereate  the  whole. 

5  Dwell  therefore  in  our  hearts, 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee.     Amen. 


398 

1  Come,  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  come! 
And  from  Thy  celestial  home 

Shed  a  ray  of  light  divine ! 
Come,  Thou  Father  of  the  poor! 
Come,  Thou  source  of  all  our  store! 

Come,  within  our  bosoms  shine! 

2  Thou  of  comforters  the  best ; 

Thou  the  soul's  most  welcome  guest; 

Sweet  refreshment  here  below ; 
In  our  labor  rest  most  sweet ; 
Grateful  coolness  in  the  beat; 

Solace  in  the  midst  of  woe. 


7s. 


GENERAL. 


3  0  most  blessed  Light  divine, 
Shine  within  these  hearts  of  Thine, 

And  our  inmost  being  fill ! 
Where  Thou  art  not,  man  hath  nought, 
Nothing  good  in  deed  or  thought. 

Nothing  free  from  taint  of  ill. 

4  Heal  our  wounds ;  our  strength  renew ; 
On  our  dryness  pour  Thy  dew: 

Wash  the  stains  of  guilt  away : 
Bend  the  stubborn  heart  and  will ; 
Melt  the  frozen,  warm  the  chill  ; 

Guide  the  steps  that  go  astray. 

5  On  the  faithful,  who  adore 
And  confess  Thee,  evermore 

In  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  descend  ; 
Give  them  virtue's  sure  reward; 
Give  them  Thy  salvation,  Lord; 

Give  them  joys  that  never  end.    Amen. 


399 


L.M. 


1  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above; 
Be  Thou  our  guardian.  Thou  our  guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display. 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  Thy  way : 

Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 

That  we  from  Thee  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
Nor  let  us  from  His  precepts  stray; 
Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God. 

4  Lead  us  to  heaven,  that  we  may  share 
Fulness  of  joy  for  ever  there: 

Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 

To  be  with  Him  for  ever  blest.     Amen. 


400 


L.M. 


1  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator  blest. 
Vouchsafe  within  our  souls  to  rest. 
Come  with  Thy  grace  and  heavenly  aid. 
And  fiJl  the  hearts  which  Thou  hast  made. 

2  To  Thee,  the  Comforter,  we  cry ; 

To  Thee,  the  gift  of  God  most  "High; 
The  fount  of  life,  the  fire  of  love. 
The  soul's  anointing  from  above. 


3  0  Finger  of  the  Hand  divine, 

The  sevenfold  gifts  of  grace  are  Thine : 

True  promise  of  the  Father  Thou, 

Who  dost  the  tongue  with  powder  endow, 

4  Thy  light  to  every  sense  impart, 
And  shed  Thy  love  in  every  heart ; 
Thine  own  unfailing  might  supply 
To  strengthen  our  infirmity. 

5  Drive  far  away  our  ghostly  foe, 
And  Thine  abiding  peace  bestow; 
If  Thou  be  our  preventing  guide. 
No  evil  can  our  steps  betide. 


401 


8s. 


1  Creator  Spirit,  by  Whose  aid 

The  world's  foundations  first  were  laid. 
Come,  visit  every  humble  mind  ; 
Come,  pour  Thy  joys  on  human  kind  ; 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  us  free. 
And  make  Thy  temples  worthy  Thee. 

2  0  source  of  uncreated  light. 
The  Father's  promised  Paraclete, 
Thrice  holy  fount,  thrice  holy  fire, 
Our  hearts  with  heavenly  love  inspire; 
Come,  and  Thy  sacred  unction  bring 
To  sanctify  us  while  we  sing. 

3  Plenteous  of  grace,  come  from  on  high, 
Rich  in  Thy  sevenfold  energy: 

Make  us  eternal  truth  receive, 
And  practise  all  that  we  believe ; 
Give  us  Thyself,  that  we  may  see 
The  Father  and  the  Son  by  Thee.  Amen. 


402 


CM. 


1  Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayers. 

And  make  this  house  Thy  home; 
Descend  with  all  Thy  gracious  powers. 
Oh,  come,  great  Spirit,  come! 

2  Come  as  the  light :  to  us  reveal 

Our  emptiness  and  woe: 
And  lead  us  in  those  paths  of  life. 
Whereon  the  righteous  go. 

3  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts 

Like  sacrificial  flame : 
Let  our  whole  soul  an  offering  be 
To  our  Redeemer's  Name. 
121 


GENEEAL. 


4  Come  as  the  dove,  and  spread  Thy  wings, 

The  wings  of  peaceful  love ; 
And  let  Thy  Church  on  earth  become 
Blest  as  the  Church  above. 

5  Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayers  ; 

Make  a  lost  world  Thy  home; 
Descend  with  all  Thy  gracious  powers. 
Oh,  come,  great  Spirit,  come!     Amen. 


403 


L.M. 


1  Praises  to  Him,  Whose  love  has  given. 
In  Christ,  His  Son.  the  life  of  heaven  ; 
Who  for  our  darkness  gives  us  light, 
And  turns  to  day  our  deepest  night. 

2  Praises  to  Him,  in  grace  Who  came 
To  bear  our  woe,  and  sin,  and  shame; 
Who  lived  to  die,  Who  died  to  rise, 
The  God-accepted  sacrifice. 

3  Praises  to  Him,  Who  sheds  abroad 
Within  our  hearts  the  love  of  God  ; 
The  Spirit  of  all  truth  and  peace. 
Fountain  of  joy  and  holiness! 

4  To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  now 
Our  hands  we  lift,  our  knees  we  bow; 
To  Thee,  Jehovah,  thus  we  raise 
The  sinner's  endless  song  of  praise. 

Amen. 


404 


P.M. 


1  Holy,  holy,  holy!  Lord  God  Almighty! 

Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise 
to  Thee: 
Holy,  holy,  holy!  merciful  and  mighty! 
God  in  three  "Persons,  blessed  Trinity ! 

2  Holy,  holy,  holy!    All  the  saints  adore  Thee, 

Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around 

the  glassy  sea ; 
Cherubim  and  seraphim  falling  down  before 

Thee, 
Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt 

be. 

3  Holv,  holv.  holy !  though  the  darkness  hide 

"Thee,' 
Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory 
may  not  see. 
Only  Thou  art  holy;  there  is  none  beside 
'Thee, 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 
122 


4  Holy,  holy,  holy !  Lord  God  Almighty ! 

All  Thy  work's  shall  praise  Thy  Name,  in 
earth,  and  sky,  and  sea: 
Holy,  holy,  holy!  merciful  and  mighty! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity ! 


405 


1  God,  my  Father,  hear  me  pray. 
Wash  my  crimson  guilt  away; 
Wretched,  helpless,  lost,  undone. 
Hear  me  for  Thy  blessed  Son  ; 
Lord,  unnumbered  sins  are  mine. 
But  eternal  love  is  Thine. 

2  God,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me; 
All  my  guilt  I  east  on  Thee : 
Give  my  troubled  spirit  peace ; 
Bid  my  fears  and  sorrows  cease ; 
Lord,  unnumbered  sins  are  mine. 
But  eternal  love  is  Thine. 

3  God,  my  Comforter,  my  Light, 
Strengthen  me  with  holy  might, 
Make  Thy  dwelling  in  my  heart : 
Faith,  and  joy,  and  hope  impart. 
Lord,  unnumbered  sins  are  mine, 
But  eternal  love  is  Thine. 

4  Blessed,  glorious  Trinity! 
Holy,  everlasting  Three! 

Hear,  oh,  hear  ray  earnest  prayei-. 
And  my  soul  for  heaven  prepare! 
Lord,  unnumbered  sins  are  mine; 
But  eternal  love  is  Thine.     Ameu. 


406 

1  Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord, 

God  of  Hosts,  eternal  King, 
By  the  heavens  and  earth  adored  ; 

Angels  and  archangels  sing, 
Chanting  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

2  Since  by  Thee  were  all  things  made, 

And  in  Thee  do  all  things  live, 
Be  to  Thee  all  honor  paid. 

Praise  to  Thee  let  all  things  give. 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 


7s. 


7s, 


I 


GENERAL. 


I 


3  Thousands,  tens  of  thousands  stand, 

Spirits  blest,  before  Thy  throne, 
Speeding  thenee  at  Thy  command  ; 

And  when  Thy  command  is  done, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

4  Cherubim  and  seraphim 

Veil  their  faces  with  their  wings; 
Eyes  of  angels  are  too  dim 

To  behold  the  King  of  kings, 
While  they  sing  eternally 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

5  Thee,  apostles,  prophets,  Thee, 

Thee,  the  noble  martyr  band, 
Praise  with  solemn  jubilee; 
■  Thee  the  Church  in  every  land  ; 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

6  Alleluia!  Lord,  to  Thee, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three. 

Join  we  with  the  heavenly  host. 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity.     Amen. 


408 


6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 


I 


407  8.7. 

1  Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated 

Cherubim  and  seraphim 
Filled  His  temple,  and  repeated 

Each  to  each  the  alternate  hymn: 
'  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven. 

Earth  is  with  Thy  fulness  stored  ; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord.' 

2  Heaven  is  still  with  glory  ringing. 

Earth  takes  up  the  angels'  cry, 
"  Holy,  holy,  holy,"  singing, 

"Lord  of  Hosts,  the  Lord  most  High." 
With  His  seraph  train  before  Him, 

With  His  holy  Church  below. 
Thus  unite  we  to  adore  Him. 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow : 

3  '  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 

Earth  is  with  Thy  fulness  stored  ; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given. 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord.' 
Thus  Thy  glorious  Name  confessing. 

We  adopt  the  angels'  cry, 
"Holy,  holy,  holy,"  blessing 

Thee,  the  Lord  of  Hosts  most  high. 

Amen. 


1  Come,  Thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  Name  to  sing. 

Help  us  to  praise! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  i-eign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  days ! 

2  Come,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword  ; 

Our  prayer  attend ! 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless; 
Come,  give  Thy  word  success; 
Spirit  of  holiness. 

On  us  descend  I 

3  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear. 

In  this  glad  hour! 
Thou,  Who  almigiity  art. 
Now  rule  in  every  heart. 
And  ne'er  from  us  dejDart, 

Spirit  of  230wer! 

4  To  Thee,  great  Oue  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be. 

Hence  evermore; 
Thy  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore.     Amen. 


409 


7.7.7.5. 


1  Three  in  One.  and  One  in  Three, 
Ruler  of  the  earth  and  sea. 
Hear  us,  while  we  lift  to  Thee 
Holy  chant  and  psalm. 

3  Light  of  lights !  with  morning  shine ; 
Lift  on  us  Thy  light  divine ; 
And  let  charity  benign 

Breathe  on  us  her  balm. 

3  Light  of  lights!  when  falls  the  even, 
Let  it  close  on  sin  forgiven  ; 

Fold  us  in  the  peace  of  heaven  ; 
Shed  a  holy  calm. 

4  Three  in  One  and  One  in  Three, 
Dimly  here  we  worship  Thee; 
With  the  saints  hereafter  we 

Hope  to  bear  the  palm.     Amen. 
123 


GENERAL. 


410 

1 


CM. 


Let  saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing 
With  those  whose  work  is  done; 

For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  one. 

2  One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him, 

One  Church,  above,  beneath  ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream. 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

3  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  His  command  we  bow  ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 


4  E'en  now  to  their  eternal  home 

There  pass  some  spirits  blest ; 
While  others  to  the  margin  come, 
Waiting  their  call  to  rest. 

5  Jesus,  be  Thou  our  constant  guide; 

Then,  when  the  word  is  given. 
Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide. 
And  bring  us  safe  to  lieaven.     Amen. 


411  7s. 

1  Soldiers,  who  are  Christ's  below, 
Strong  in  faith  resist  the  foe  : 
Boundless  is  the  pledged  reward 
Unto  them  who  serve  the  Lord. 

2  'Tis  no  palm  of  fading  leaves 
That  the  conqueror's  hand  receives; 
Joys  are  his,  serene  and  pure, 
Light  that  ever  shall  endure. 

3  For  the  souls  that  overcome 
Waits  the  beauteous  heavenly  liome. 
Where  the  blessed  evermore 
Tread,  on  high,  the  starry  floor. 

4  Passing  soon  and  little  worth 

Are  the  things  that  tempt  on  earth  ; 
Heavenward  lift  thy  soid's  regard  ; 
God  Himself  is  thy  reward. 

5  Father,  Who  the  crown  dost  give, 
Saviour,  by  Whose  death  we  live, 
Spir-it,  Who  our  hearts  dost  raise. 
Three  in  One,  Thy  Name  we  praise. 

Amen. 
124 


412  •         S.M. 

1  Oh  !  what,  if  we  are  Christ's, 

Is  earthly  shame  or  loss? 
Bright  shall  the  crown  of  glory  be 
When  we  have  borne  the  cross. 

2  Keen  was  the  trial  once, 

Bitter  the  cup  of  woe, 
When  martyred  saints,  baptized  in  blood. 
Christ's  sufferings  shared  below. 

3  Bright  is  their  glory  now. 

Boundless  their  joy  above. 
Where,  on  the  bosom  of  their  God, 
They  rest  in  perfect  love. 

4  Lord,  may  that  grace  be  ours. 

Like  them  in  faith  to  liear 
All  that  of  sorrow,  grief,  or  pain 
May  be  our  portion  here; 

5  Enough  if  Thou  at  last 

The  word  of  blessing  give, 
And  let  us  rest  beneath  Thy  feet, 
Where  saints  and  angels  "live. 


413 


CM. 


1  Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 

The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke : 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke : 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Sion's  hill. 

The  city  of  our  God  ; 
Where  milder  words  declare  His  will. 
And  spread  His  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  th'  innumerable  host 

Of  angels  clothed  in  light  : 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just. 
Whose  faith  is  changed  to  sight. 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven  ; 
Hear  God,  the  Judge  of  all,  declare 
Their  sins,  through  Christ,  forgiven. 

5  Angels,  and  living  saints  and  dead. 

But  one  communion  make: 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  Head, 
And  of  His  love  partake. 


GENERAL, 


414 


CM. 


I 


1  Lo!  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses 

Encompass  us  around  ! 
Men  once  like  us  with  suffering  tried, 
But  now  with  glory  crowned. 

2  Let  us,  with  zeal  like  theirs  inspired, 

Strive  in  the  Christian  race; 
And,  freed  from  every  weight  of  sin, 
Their  holy  footsteps  trace. 

3  Behold  a  witness  nobler  still. 

Who  trod  affliction's  path  ; 
Jesus,  the  author,  finisher, 
Rewarder  of  our  faith. 

4  He,  for  the  joy  before  Him  set, 

And  moved  by  pitying  love, 
Endured  the  cross,  despised  the  shamo, 
And  now  He  reigns  above. 

5  Thither,  forgetting  things  behind, 

Press  we  to  God's  right  hand  ; 
There,  with  the  Saviour  and  His  saints, 
Triumphantly  to  stand. 


415 


P.M. 


1  Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand 

In  sparkling  raiment  bright. 
The  armies  of  the  ransomed  saints 

Thi'ong  up  the  steeps  of  light : 
'Tis  finished  !  all  is  finished, 

Their  tight  with  death  and  sin. 
Fling  open  wide  the  golden  gates, 

And  let  the  victors  in. 

2  What  rush  of  alleluias 

Fills  all  the  earth  and  sky ! 
What  ringing  of  a  thousand  harps 

Bespeaks  the  triumph  nigh  ! 
0  day,  for  which  creation 

And  all  its  tribes  were  made! 
0  joy,  for  all  its  former  woes 

A  thousand-fold  repaid  ! 

3  Oh,  then  what  raptured  greetings 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore. 
What  knitting  severed  friendships  up, 

Where  partings  are  no  more ! 
Then  eyes  with  joy  shall  sparkle 

That  brimmed  with  tears  of  late; 
Orphans  no  longer  fatherless, 

Xor  widows  desolate. 


4  Bring  near  Thy  great  salvation. 

Thou  Lamb  for  sinners  slain; 
Fill  up  the  roll  of  Thine  elect. 

Then  take  Thy  power  and  reign ! 
Appear.  Desire  of  nations! 

Thine  exiles  long  for  home: 
Show  in  the  heavens  Thy  promised  sign! 

Thou  Prince  and  Saviour,  come!  Amen. 


416 


7,6. 


1  0  heavenly  Jerusalem, 
Of  everlasting  halls. 
Thrice  blessed  are  the  people 
Thou  storest  in  thy  walls. 

3  Thou  art  the  golden  mansion, 
Where  saints  for  ever  sing. 
The  seat  of  God's  own  chosen. 
The  palace  of  the  king. 

3  There  God  for  ever  sitteth, 

Himself  of  all  the  crown  ; 
The  Lamb,  the  Light  that  shineth, 
And  never  goeth  down. 

4  Nought  to  this  seat  approacheth 

Their  sweet  peace  to  molest ; 
They  sing  their  God  for  ever, 
Nor  day  nor  night  they  rest. 

5  Sure  hope  doth  thither  lead  us ; 

Our  longings  thither  tend  ; 
May  short-lived  toil  ne'er  daunt  us 
For  joys  that  cannot  end. 

6  To  Christ,  the  Sun  that  lightens 

His  Church  above,  below  ; 
To  Father,  and  to  Spirit 
All  things  created  bow.     Amen. 


417 


8,7. 


Light's  abode,  celestial  Salem, 

Vision  whence  true  peace  doth  spring 

Brighter  than  the  heart  can  fancy, 
Mansion  of  the  highest  King  ; 

Oh,  how  glorious  are  the  praises 
Which  of  thee  the  prophets  sing  ! 

There  for  ever  and  for  ever 

Alleluia  is  out-poured  ; 
For  unending,  for  unbroken 

Is  the  feast-day  of  the  Lord  ; 
All  is  pure  and  all  is  holy 

That  within  thy  walls  is  stored. 
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GENERAL. 


3  There  no  cloud  nor  passing  vapor 

Dims  the  brigiitness  of  the  air  ; 
Endless  noon-day,  glorious  noon  day. 

From  the  Sun  of  suns  is  there; 
There  no  night  brings  rest  from  labor, 

For  unknown  are  toil  and  care. 

4  Oh,  how  glorious  and  resplendent. 

Fragile  body,  shalt  thou  be, 
When  endued  with  so  much  beauty, 

Full  of  health,  and  strong,  and  free, 
Full  of  vigor,  full  of  pleasure 

That  shall  last  eternally ! 

5  Now  with  gladness,  now  with  courage. 

Bear  the  burden  on  thee  laid, 
That  hereafter  these  thy  labors 

May  with  endless  gifts  he  paid, 
And  in  everlasting  glory 

Thou  with  brightness  be  ari-ayed. 

Amen. 


418  CM. 

1  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night. 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-fading  flowers ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Bright  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 

So  to  the  Jews  fair  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  the  narrow  sea ; 
And  linger,  trembling  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  Oh,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove. 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  faith's  illumined  eyes  : 

6  Coidd  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 
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419 

1 


10s. 


Oh,  what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be. 
Those  endless  Sabbaths  the  blessed  ones  see ; 
Crown  for  the  valiant,  to  weary  ones  rest ; 
God  shall  be  all  and  in  all  ever  blest. 

2  What  are  the  Monarch,  His  court,  and  His 

throne? 
What  are  the  peace  and  the  joy  that  they 

own? 
Oh,  that  the  blest  ones,  who  in  it  have  share, 
All  that  they  feel  could  as  fully  declare ! 

3  Truly  Jenisalem  name  we  that  shore. 
Vision  of  peace,  that  brings  joy  evermore; 
Wish  and  fulfilment  can  severed  be  ne'er. 
Nor  the  thing  prayed  for  come  short  of  the 

prayer. 

4  There,   where   no    troubles   distraction   can 

bring, 
We  the  sweet  anthems  of  Sion  shall  sing  ; 
While  for  Thy  grace,  Lord,  their  voices  of 

praise 
Thy  blessed  people  eternally  raise. 

5  There  dawns  no  Sabbath,  no  Sabbath  is  o'er, 
Those  Sabbath-keepers  have  one  evermore; 
One  and  imending  is  that  triumph-song 
Which  to  the  angels  and  us  shall  belong. 

6  Now,  in  the  meanwhile,  with  hearts  raised 

on  high, 
We  for  that  country  must  yearn  and  must 

sigh  ; 
Seeking  Jerusalem,  dear  native  land, 
Through  our  long  exile  on  Babylon's  strand. 

7  Low  before  Him  with  our  praises  we  fall. 
Of   Whom,    and    in   Whom,    and    through 

Whom  are  all  ; 
Of  Whom,  the  Father  ;  and  in  Whom,  the 

Son; 
Through  Whom,  the  Spirit,  with  Them  ever 

One.     Amen. 


420 


6.5. 


Those  eternal  bowers 

Man  hath  never  trod. 
Those  unfading  flowers 

Round  the  throne  of  God  : 
Who  may  hope  to  gain  them 

After  weary  fight  ? 
Who  at  length  attain  them, 

Clad  in  robes  of  white? 


GENERAL. 


He  who  wakes  from  slumber 

At  the  Spirit's  voice, 
Daring  here  to  number 

Things  unseen  his  choice : 
He  who  casts  his  burden 

Down  at  Jesus'  cross  ; 
Christ's  reproach  his  guerdon, 

All  beside  but  loss. 


He  who  gladly  barters 

All  on  earthly  ground  ; 
He  who,  like  the  martyrs, 

Says  "  I  will  be  crowned 
He  whose  one  oblation 

Is  a  life  of  love, 
Knit  in  God's  salvation 

To  the  blest  above. 


4  Shame  upon  you,  legions 

Of  the  heavenly  King, 
Citizens  of  regions 

Past  imagining  ! 
What,  with  pipe  and  tabor 

Dream  away  the  light! 
When  He  bids  you  labor, 

When  He  tells  you,  '-Fight"? 

5  Jesus,  Lord  of  glory. 

As  we  breast  the  tide. 
Whisper  Thou  the  story 

Of  the  other  side ; 
Where  the  saints  are  casting 

Crowns  before  Thy  feet, 
Safe  for  everlasting, 

In  Thyself  complete. 

Amen. 


421 


P.M. 


► 


0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

Who  dotli  not  crave  for  rest  ? 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land, 
Where  they  that  loved  are  blest ; 
Where  loyal  hearts,  and  true. 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture,  through  and  through. 
In  God's  most  holy  sight  ? 

0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

The  world  is  growing  old  ; 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest  and  free 

Where  love  is  never  cold  ? 
Where  loyal  hearts,  etc. 


0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

'Tis  weary  waiting  here : 
We  long  to  be  where  Jesus  is, 

To  feel,  to  see  Him  near  ; 
Where  loyal  hearts,  etc. 

0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 
We  shall  not  wait  for  long  ; 

E'en  now  the  loving  ear  may  catch 
Faint  fragments  of  Thy  song  ; 
Where  loyal  hearts,  etc. 

Lord  Jesus,  King  of  Paradise, 

Oh,  keep  us  in  Thy  love. 
And  guide  us  to  that  happy  land 

Of  perfect  rest  above ; 

Where  loyal  hearts,  etc.     Amen. 


422 


7.6. 


1  Awake,  awake,  0  Sion, 

Put  on  thy  strength  divine, 

Thy  garments  bright  in  beauty ; 

The  bridal  dress,  be  thine: 

Jerusalem  the  holy. 

To  purity  restored  ; 
Meek  bride  all  fair  and  lowly, 

Go  forth  to  meet  thy  Lord. 

2  From  henceforth  pure  and  spotless, 

All  glorious  within, 
Prepared  to  meet  the  Bridegroom, 
And  cleansed  from  every  sin  ; 

With  love  and  wonder  smitten. 
And  bowed  in  guileless  shame. 

Upon  thy  heart  be  written 
The  new,  mysterious  Name. 

8  Jerusalem  the  holy, 

In  light  and  peace  behold  ; 
Her  glowing  altar  flaming, 
Her  candlesticks  of  gold ; 

The  heavenly  Bridegroom's  dwelling, 
The  place  of  David's  throne; 

Her  solemn  anthems  swelling. 
Her  pavement,  precious  stone. 

4  The  Lamb  Who  bore  our  sorrows 
Comes  down  to  earth  again  ; 
No  sufferer  now,  but  victor, 
For  evermore  to  reign ; 

To  reign  in  every  nation. 

To  rule  in  every  zone ; 
0  world-wide  coronation. 

In  every  heart  a  throne! 
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GENERAL. 


Awake,  awake,  O  Sion, 

Thy  bridal  day  draws  nigh. 
The  day  of  signs  and  wonders, 

And  marvels  from  on  high  ; 
Thy  sun  uprises  slowly, 

But  keep  thou  watch  and  ward. 
Fair  bride,  all  pure  and  lowly, 

Go  forth  to  meet  thy  Lord. 


423 


7.6. 


Part  I. 


1  The  world  is  very  evil, 

The  times  are  waxing  late, 
Be  sober  and  keep  Aigil, 

The  Judge  is  at  the  gate: 
The  Judge  Who  comes  in  mercy. 

The  Judge  Who  comes  with  might, 
Who  comes  to  end  the  evil, 

Who  comes  to  crown  the  right. 

2  Arise,  arise,  good  Christian, 

Let  right  to  wrong  succeed  ; 
Let  penitential  sorrow 

To  heavenly  gladness  lead. 
To  light  that  has  no  evening. 

That  knows  nor  moon  nor  sun. 
The  light  so  new  and  golden, 

The  light  that  is  but  one: 

3  The  home  of  fadeless  splendor, 

Of  flowers  that  hide  no  thorn. 
Where  they  shall  dwell  as  children 

Who  here  as  exiles  mourn  ; 
'Midst  power  that  knows  no  limit. 

Where  wisdom  has  no  bound, 
The  beatific  vision 

Shall  glad  the  saints  around. 

4  0  happy,  holy  portion, 

Refection  for  the  blest. 
True  vision  of  true  beauty, 

True  cure  of  the  distrest  ; 
Strive,  man,  to  win  that  glory; 

Toil,  man,  to  gain  that  light ; 
Send  hope  before  to  grasp  it, 

Till  hope  be  lost  in  sight. 


424 


7.6. 


Part  IL 

Brief  life  is  here  our  portion, 
Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care ; 

The  life  that  knows  no  ending, 
The  tearless  life  is  there. 
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0  happy  reti-ibution  ! 

Short  toil,  eternal  rest ; 
For  mortals  and  for  sinners 

A  mansion  with  the  blest. 

2  And  now  we  fight  the  battle, 

But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
Of  full  and  everlasting 
And  passionless  renown. 

But  He  Whom  now  we  trust  in 
Shall  then  be  seen  and  known. 

And  they  that  know  and  see  Him 
Shall  have  Him  for  their  own. 

3  And  there,  when  morn  shall  waken. 

And  shadows  shall  decay. 
And  each  true-hearted  servant 
Shall  shine  as  doth  the  day. 

Then  God,  our  King  and  Portion, 

In  fulness  of  His  grace, 
Shall  we  behold  for  ever. 

And  worship  face  to  face. 

4  There  grief  is  turned  to  pleasure; 

Such  pleasure  as  below 
No  human  voice  can  utter, 
No  human  heart  can  know. 

And  there  is  David's  fountain. 

And  life  in  fullest  glow, 
And  there  the  light  is  golden. 

And  milk  and  honey  flow. 

5  Strive,  man,  to  win  that  glory  ■, 

Toil,  man,  to  gain  that  light ; 
Send  hope  before  to  grasp  it 
Till  hope  be  lost  in  sight ! 

Exult,  0  dust  and  ashes; 

The  Lord  shall  be  thy  part, 
His  only.  His  for  ever, 

Thou  shalt  be,  and  thou  art. 


425 


7.6. 


Part  IIL 


1  For  thee,  0  dear,  dear  country, 
Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep  ; 
For  very  love,  beholding 
Thy  happy  name,  they  weep. 

The  mention  of  thy  glory 
Is  unction  to  the  breast. 

And  medicine  in  sickness, 
And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 


GENERAL. 


2  0  one,  0  only  mansion! 

0  Paradise  of  joy ! 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 
And  smiles  have  no  alloy : 

The  Lamb  is  all  thy  splendor  ; 

The  Crucified  thy  praise ; 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  people  i-aise. 

3  With  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks, 

Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze; 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 
Unite  in  thee  their  rays ; 

Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 
With  amethyst  unpriced  ; 

The  saints  build  up  its  fabric, 
And  the  corner-stone  is  Christ. 

4  Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean  ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 
To  pilgrims  far  away! 

Ujion  the  Rock  of  ages 

They  raise  Thy  holy  tower  ; 

Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 
And  thine  the  golden  dower. 


426 


Part  IV. 


1  Jerusalem,  the  golden  ! 

With  milk  and  honey  blest ; 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 
Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 

I  know  not,  oh,  I  know  not. 
What  joys  await  us  there! 

What  radiancy  of  glory! 
What  bliss  beyond  compare! 

2  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Sion, 

All  jubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel. 
And  all  the  martyr  throng. 

The  Prince  is  ever  in  them. 
The  daylight  is  serene : 

The  pastures  of  the  blessed 
Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

3  There  is  the  throne  of  David ; 

And  there,  from  care  released. 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  song  of  them  that  feast. 
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7.6. 


And  they,  who  with  their  Leader, 
Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 

For  ever  and  for  ever 
Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 


The  following  may  be  sung  here,  and  at 
the  end  of  the  other  parts,    preceding. 

4  O  sweet  and  blessed  country. 
The  home  of  God's  elect  ! 
0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 
That  eager  hearts  expect ! 

Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 
To  that  dear  land  of  rest  ! 

Who  art,  with  God  tlie  Father, 
And  Spirit,  ever  blest.     Amen. 


427  8.7. 

1  Blessed  city,  heavenly  Salem, 

Vision  dear  of  peace  and  love. 
Who  of  living  stones  art  builded 

In  the  height  of  heaven  above, 
And,  with  angel  hosts  encircled, 

As  a  bride  dost  earthward  move ; 


2  From  celestial  realms  descending, 

Bridal  glory  round  thee  shed. 
Meet  for  Him  Whose  love  espoused  thee, 

To  thy  Lord  shall  thou  be  led  ; 
All  thy  streets,  and  all  thy  bulwarks 

Of  pure  gold  are  fashioned. 

3  Bright  thy  gates  of  pearl  are  sliining. 

They  are  open  evermore : 
And  by  virtue  of  His  merits 

Thither  faithful  souls  do  soar, 
Who  for  Christ's  dear  Name,  in  this  world 

Pain  and  tribulation  bore. 

4  Many  a  blow  and  biting  sculpture 

Polished  well  those  stones  elect. 
In  their  places  now  compacted 

By  the  heavenly  Architect, 
Who  therewith  hath  willed  for  ever 

That  His  palace  should  be  decked. 

5  Laud  and  honor  to  the  Father, 

Laud  and  honor  to  the  Son, 
Laud  and  honor  to  the  Spirit, 

Ever  Three,  and  ever  One, 
Consubstantial,  Co-eternal, 

While  unending  ages  run.     Amen. 
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GENERAL. 


428  CM. 

1  Jemsalem.  ray  happy  home. 

Name  ever  dear  to  me. 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy.  and  peace,  and  thee? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  gates  of  pearl  behold? 
Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold? 

3  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  : 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  gloi'ious  band. 

4  ()  Christ,  do  Thou  my  soul  prepare 

For  that  bright  home  of  love; 
That  T  may  see  Thee  and  adore. 
With  all  Thy  saints  above.     Amen. 


429  CM. 

1  0  Mother  dear,  Jerusalem  ! 

When  siiall  I  come  to  thee? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 

2  0  happy  harbor  of  God's  saints! 

O  sweet  and  pleasant  soil  ! 
In  thee  no  sorrow  can  be  found. 
Nor  grief,  nor  care,  nor  toil. 

3  No  murky  cloud  o'ershadows  thee. 

Nor  gloom,  nor  darksome  night ; 
But  every  soul  shines  as  the  sun  ; 
For  God  Himself  gives  light. 

4  0  my  sweet  home,  Jerusalem  ! 

Thy  joys  when  shall  1  see? 
The  King  that  sitteth  on  thy  throne 
In  His  felicity? 

5  Thy  gardens  and  thy  goodly  walks 

Continually  are  green, 
Where  grow  such  sweet  and  pleasant  flowers 
As  nowhere  else  are  seen. 

6  Right  through  thy  streets,  with  silver  sound. 

The  living  waters  flow, 
And  on  the  banks,  on  either  side, 
The  trees  of  life  do  grow. 
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7  Those  trees  for  evermore  bear  fruit. 

And  evermore  do  spring  : 
There  evermore  the  angels  are. 
And  evermore  do  sing. 

8  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home. 

Would  God  I  were  in  thee! 
Would  God  my  woes  were  at  an  end. 
Thy  joys  that  I  might  see!     Amen. 


430 


6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4, 


1  Jerusalem  on  high 

My  song  and  city  is. 
My  home  whene'er  1  die. 
The  centre  of  my  bliss : 
0  happy  place! 
When  shall  I  be, 
My  God,  with  Thee, 
To  see  Thy  face? 

2  There  dwells  my  Lord,  ray  King, 

Judged  here  unfit  to  live; 
There  angels  to  Hira  sing, 
And  lowly  homage  give: 
0  happy  place!  etc. 

3  The  patriarchs  of  old 

There  from  their  travels  cease; 
The  prophets  there  behold 
Their  longed-for  Prince  of  Peace: 
0  happy  place!  etc 

4  The  Lamb's  apostles  there 

I  might  with  joy  behold; 
The  harpers  I  might  hear 
Harping  on  harps  of  gold  ; 
0  happy  place!  etc. 

5  The  bleeding  martyrs,  they 

Within  those  courts  are  found, 
Clothed  in  pure  array. 

Their  scars  with  glory  crowned. 
0  happy  place!  etc. 

6  Ah  me!  ah  me!  that  I 

In  Kedar's  tents  here  stay: 
No  place  like  that  on  high  : 
Lord,  thither  guide  my  way. 
0  happy  place! 
When  shall  I  be, 
My  God,  with  Thee, 
To  see  Thy  face? 


GENERAL. 


431  CM. 

1  The  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn, 

The  brightness  of  the  day. 

The  crimson  of  the  sunset  sky, 

How  fast  they  fade  away ! 

Oh,  for  the  pearly  gates  of  heaven! 

Oh,  for  the  golden  floor! 
Oh,  for  the  Sun  of  righteousness 

That  setteth  nevermore! 


2  The  highest  hopes  we  cherish  here, 

How  fast  they  tire  and  faint  ; 

How  many  a  spot  defiles  the  rol)e 

That  wraps  an  earthly  saint  ! 

Oh,  for  a  heart  that  never  sins! 

Oh,  for  a  soul  washed  white! 
Oh,  for  a  voice  to  praise  our  King, 

Nor  weary  day  nor  night  ! 

3  Here  faith  is  ours,  and  heavenly  hope, 

And  grace  to  lead  us  higher  ; 
But  there  are  perfectness,  and  peace, 
Beyond  our  best  desire. 

Oh,  by  Thy  love  and  anguish,  Lord, 
And  by  Thy  life  laid  down, 

Grant  that  we  fall  not  from  Thy  grace, 
Nor  cast  away  our  crown !     Amen. 


432 


CM. 


Lord,  if  on  earth  the  thought  of  Thee 
Be  life,  and  strength,  and  peace. 

How  blessed  shall  that  vision  be 
Which  never  more  can  cease ! 


2  How  blest  when  we  Thy  glory  see 
In  light  without  a  shade ; 
The  glory  which  suri'ounded  Thee 
Before  the  worlds  were  made! 


3  Darkly  to  us,  as  through  a  glass. 

Thy  beauty  now  is  shown  ; 
Then  we  shall  see  Thee  face  to  face. 
And  know  as  we  are  known. 

4  Then  purge,  0  Lord,  our  hearts  from  sin. 

Hallow  Thine  own  abode, 
That  nought  unclean  be  found  within 
The  temple  of  our  God.     Amen. 


433 


S.M. 


1  Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart. 

For  they  shall  see  our  God  ; 

The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs  ; 

Their  soul  is  Christ's  abode. 

2  The  Lord,  Who  left  the  heavens 

Our  life  and  peace  to  bring. 
To  dwell  in  lowliness  with  men 
Their  pattern  and  their  King  : 

3  He  to  the  lowly  soul 

Doth  still  Himself  impart  ; 
And  for  His  dwelling  and  His  throne 
Chooseth  the  pure  in  heart. 

4  Lord,  we  Thy  presence  seek  ; 

May  ours  this  blessing  be; 
Give  us  a  pure  and  lowly  heart, 
A  temple  meet  for  Thee.     Amen. 


434 


10s. 


1  As  pants  the  wearied  hart  for  cooling  springs. 

That   sinks   exhausted   in   the    summer's 
chase, 
So  pants  my  soul  for  Thee,  great   King  of 
kings, 

So  thirsts  to  reach  Thy  sacred  dwelling- 
place. 

2  Loi'd,  Thy  sure  mercies,  ever  in  my  sight. 

My  heart  shall  gladden  through  the  tedi- 
ous day ; 
And  'midst  the  dark  and  gloomy  shades  of 
night. 

To  Thee,  my  God,  I'll  tiine  the  grateful 
lay. 

3  Why  faint,  my  soul  ?  why  doubt  Jehovah's 

aid? 
Thy  God  the  God  of  mercy  still  shall  prove ; 
Within  His  courts  thy  thanks  shall  yet  be 

paid : 
Unquestioned  be  His  faithfulness  and  love. 


435 


Shepherd,  with  Thy  tenderest  love. 
Guide  me  to  Thy  fold  above ; 
Let  me  hear  Thy  gentle  voice ; 
More  and  more  in  Thee  rejoice; 
From  Thy  fullness  grace  receive. 
Ever  in  Thy  Spii'it  live. 

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GENERAL. 


3  Filled  by  Thee  my  cup  o'erflows, ' 
For  Thy  love  no  limit  knows; 
Gnardian  angels,  ever  nigh, 
Lead  and  draw  my  soul  on  high  : 
Constant  to  my  latest  end, 
Thou  my  footsteps  wilt  attend. 

3  Jesus,  with  Thy  presence  blest 
Death  is  life,  and  labor  rest : 
Guide  me  while  I  draw  my  bi'eath; 
Guard  me  through  the  gate  of  death, 
And  at  last,  oh,  let  me  stand 
With  the  sheep  at  Thy  right  hand ! 

Amen. 


436  8.6.8.4. 

1  The  God  of  love  my  shepherd  is, 

My  gracious,  constant  guide; 
I  shall  not  want,  for  I  am  His: 
hi  all  supjilied. 

2  In  His  green  pastures  do  1  feed, 

And  there  lie  down  at  will ; 
He  leads  me  in  my  thirsty  need 
By  waters  still. 

3  His  tenderness  restores  my  soul, 

When  sick  and  faint  I  roam  ; 
Shows  the  right  path  and  makes  me  whole, 
Bearing  me  home. 

4  Yea !  the  dark  valley  when  I  tread 

No  evil  will  I  fear  ; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  dispel  my  dread  ; 
I  feel  Thee  near. 

5  Thou  spread'st  my  table  'mid  my  foes  ; 

The  oil  of  grace  is  mine  ; 

My  cup  with  mercy  overflows 

And  love  divine. 

6  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  days 

My  constant  song  shall  be, 
Till  heavenly  anthems  fill  with  praise 
Eternity. 


437 

1 


8.7. 


Guide  me,  0  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land, 

I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty; 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand. 
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2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountains 

Whence  the  living  waters  flow : 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  thi-ough. 

3  Feed  me  with  the  heavenly  manna 

In  this  barren  wilderness  ; 
Be  my  sword,  and  shield,  and  banner; 
Be  the  Lord  my  righteousness. 

4  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side.    Amen. 


438  5.5.8.8.5.5. 

1       Jesus,  still  lead  on. 
Till  our  rest  be  won  ; 
And,  although  the  way  be  cheerless, 
We  will  follow  calm  and  fearless; 
Guide  us  by  Thy  hand, 
To  our  Fatherland. 

3       If  the  way  be  drear. 

If  the  foe  be  near. 
Let  not  faithless  fears  o'ertake  us, 
Let  not  faith  and  hope  forsake  us; 

For  througli  many  a  woe 

To  our  home  we  go. 

3  When  we  seek  relief 
From  a  long-felt  grief  : 

When  temptations  come  alluring, 
Make  us  patient  and  enduring; 

Show  us  that  bright  shore 

Where  we  weep  no  more. 

4  Jesus,  still  lead  on, 
Till  our  rest  be  won  : 

Heavenly  leader,  still  direct  us, 
Still  support,  console,  protect  us, 
Till  we  safely  stand 
In  our  Fatherland.     Amen. 


439  8.7.8.7.4.4.7. 

1  Lead  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 
O'er  the  world's  tempestuous  sea; 
Guard  us,  guide  us,  keep  us,  feed  us, 
For  we  have  no  help  but  Thee : 
Yet  possessing 
Every  blessing. 
If  our  God  our  Father  be. 


I 


GENERAL. 


2  Saviour,  breathe  forgiveness  o'er  us ; 

All  our  weakness  Thou  dost  know ; 
Thou  didst  tread  this  earth  before  us; 
Thou  didst  feel  its  keenest  woe ; 

Lone  and  dreary, 

Faint  and  weary. 
Through  the  desert  Thou  didst  go. 

3  Spirit  of  our  God,  descending, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  joy; 
Love  with  every  passion  blending, 
Pleasure  that  can  never  cloy: 

Thus  provided, 

Pardoned,  guided. 
Nothing  can  our  peace  destroy. 


440 


P.M. 

amid   the    encircling 


1  Lead,    kindly    Light, 

gloom, 

Lead  Thou  rae  on  ! 
The  night  is  dark,  and  1  am  far  from  home. 

Lead  Thou  me  on  ! 
Keep  Thou  my  feet  !  [  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene ;  one  step  enough  for  me. 

2  I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  prayed  that  Thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on  ; 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path  ;  but  now 

Lead  Thou  me  on  ! 
I  loved  the  garish  day ;  and,  spite  of  fears. 
Pride  ruled  my  will  :    remember   not   past 
years. 

3  So  long  Thy  power  has  blest  me,  sure  it  still 

Will  lead  rae  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone ; 
Ax\(\  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile, 
Which  I  have  loved   long  since,  and   lost 
awhile. 


441 


CM. 


1  0  very  God  of  very  God, 

And  very  Light  of  light, 
Whose  feet  this  earth's  dark  valley  trod, 
That  so  it  might  be  bright ; 

2  Our  hopes  are  weak,  our  fears  are  strong, 

Thick  darkness  blinds  our  ey^s  ; 
Cold  is  the  night ;  Thy  people  long 
That  Thou,  their  Sun,  wouldst  rise! 


3  And  even  now,  though  dull  and  grey. 

The  east  is  brightening  fast. 
And  kindling  to  the  perfect  day, 
That  never  shall  be  past. 

4  Oh,  guide  us  till  our  path  is  done. 

And  we  have  reached  the  shore 
Where  Thou,  our  everlasting  Sun, 
Art  shining  evermore! 

5  We  wait  in  faith,  and  turn  our  face 

To  where  the  daylight  springs, 
Till  Thou  shalt  come  our  gloom  to  chase, 
With  healing  in  Thy  wings. 


442  L.M. 

1  0  heavenly  Word  !  eternal  Light  ! 
Begotten  of  the  Father's  might. 
Who,  in  these  latter  days,  art  born 
For  succor  to  a  world  forlorn  ; 

2  Our  hearts  enlighten  from  above. 
And  kindle  with  Thine  own  true  love ; 
That  we,  who  hear  Thy  call  to-day, 
May  cast  earth's  vanities  away. 

3  And  when  as  Judge  Thou  drawest  nigh, 
The  secrets  of  all  hearts  to  try ; 

When  sinjiers  meet  their  awful  doom. 
And  saints  attain  their  heavenly  home; 

i  Oh,  let  us  not,  for  evil  past. 
Be  driven  from  Thy  face  at  last ; 
But  with  the  blessed  evermore 
Behold  Thee,  love  Thee,  and  adore. 

Amen. 


443 


L.M. 


1  All  praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Lord, 
Who  wore  the  garb  of  flesh  and  blood ; 
And  chose  a  manger  for  Tliy  throne, 
While  worlds  on  worlds  were  Thine  alone. 

2  Once  did  the  skies  before  Thee  bow; 
A  virgin's  arms  contain  Thee  now; 
While  angels  who  in  Thee  rejoice 
Now  listen  for  Thine  infant  voice. 

3  A  little  child.  Thou  art  our  guest. 
That  weary  ones  in  Thee  may  rest: 
Forlorn  and  lowly  is  Thy  birth. 

That  we  may  rise  to  heaven  from  earth. 
133 


GENERAL. 


4  Thou  comest  in  the  darksome  night 
To  make  us  children  of  the  light, 
To  make  us,  in  the  realms  divine. 

Like  Thine  own  angels,  round  Thee  shine. 

5  All  this  for  us  Thy  love  hath  done; 
By  this  to  Thee  our  Ioto  is  won; 
For  this  our  joyful  songs  we  raise. 

For  this  we  sing  Thee  ceaseless  praise.    . 


444  7s. 

1  Christ,  Whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 

Christ,  the  true,  the  only  light. 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise ! 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night ! 
Day-spring  from  on  high,  be  near ; 
Day-star,  in  our  hearts  appear. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn 

Unillumined,  Lord,  by  Thee; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return. 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  we  see; 
Till  Thou  inward  light  impart, 
Glad  our  eyes,  and  warm  our  heart. 

3  Visit  every  soul  of  Thine  ! 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief  ! 
Fill  us.  Radiancy  divine  ! 

Scatter  all  our  unbelief  ! 
More  and  more  Thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day  !     Amen. 


445  L.M. 

1  Lord  of  all  being  ;  throned  afar, 
Thy  glory  flames  from  sun  and  star  ; 
Centre  and  soul  of  every  sphere. 
Yet  to  each  loving  heart  how  near  ! 

2  Sun  of  our  life,  Thy  quickening  ray 
Sheds  on  our  path  the  glow  of  day ; 
Star  of  our  hope,  Thy  softened  light 
Cheers  the  long  watches  of  the  night. 

3  Our  midnight  is  Thy  smile  withdrawn  ; 
Our  noontide  is  Thy  gracious  dawn  ; 
Our  rainbow  arch.  Thy  mercy's  sign  ; 
All,  save  the  clouds  of  sin,  are  Thine! 

4  Lord  of  all  life,  below,  above. 

Whose  light  is  truth.  Whose  warmth  is  love, 
Before  Thy  ever-blazing  throne 
We  ask  no  lustre  of  our  own. 
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5  Grant  us  Thy  truth  to  make  us  free. 
And  kindling  hearts  that  burn  for  Thee, 
Till  all  Thy  living  altars  claim 
One  holy  light,  one  heavenly  flame !   Amen 


446  8.7: 

1  God  is  love :  His  mercy  brightens 

All  the  path  in  which  we  rove ; 
Bliss  He  wakes  and  woe  He  lightens ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever  ; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move ; 

But  His  mercy  waneth  never  ; 

God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 

Will  His  changeless  goodness  prove : 
From  the  gloom  His  brightness  streameth ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above: 
Everywhere  His  glory  shineth  ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 


447 

1 


6s 


0  love  that  easts  out  fear, 
0  love  that  casts  out  sin, 

Tarrj"  no  more  without. 

But  come  and  dwell  within ! 


2  True  sunlight  of  the  soul. 

Surround  me  as  I  go ; 
So  shall  my  way  be  safe. 
My  feet  no  straying  know. 

3  Great  love  of  God  come  in  ! 

Well-spring  of  heavenly  peace ; 
Thou  Living  Water,  come  ! 
Spring  up,  and  never  cease. 


4  Love  of  the  living  God, 
Of  Father  and  of  Son  ; 
Love  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Fill  Thou  each  needy  one. 


Amen. 


448 


L.M 


Jesus,  Thou  jov  of  loving  hearts! 
Thou  Fount  of  life !   Thou  Light  of  men  I 
From  the  best  bliss  that  earth  imparts 
We  turn  unfilled  to  Thee  again. 


•  GENERAL. 


2  Thy  truth  unchanged  hath  ever  stood  ; 
Thou  savest  those  that  on  Thee  call  ; 
To  them  that  seek  Thee,  Thou  art  good, 
To  them  that  find  Thee,  all  in  all. 

3  We  taste  Thee,  0  Thou  living  Bread ! 
And  long  to  feast  upon  Thee  still  ; 
We  drink  of  Thee,  the  Fountain  Head, 
And  thirst  from  Thee  our  souls  to  fill. 

4  Our  restless  spirits  yearn  for  Thee, 
Where'er  our  changeful  lot  is  cast ; 
Glad,  when  Thy  gracious  smile  we  see. 
Blest,  when  our  faith  can  hold  Thee  fast. 

5  0  Jesus,  ever  with  us  stay! 

Make  all  our  moments  calm  and  bright! 
Chase  the  dark  night  of  sin  away! 
Shed  o'er  the  world  Thy  holy  light! 

Amen. 


450 


CM. 


1  Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 

With  sweetness  fills  the  breast ; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

2  No  voice  can  sing,  no  heart  can  frame. 

Nor  can  the  memory  find, 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Jesus'  Name, 
The  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  0  hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

0  joy  of  all  the  meek, 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art  ! 
How  good  to  those  who  seek  ! 

4  But  what  to  those  who  find?    Ah  !  tliis 

Nor  tongue  nor  j^en  can  show ; 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is 
None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 


449 


C.  M. 


1  How  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 

In  a  believer's  ear! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul. 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  Name,  the  rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding-place. 
My  never-failing  treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Jesus!  my  Shepherd.  Guardian,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
My  Lord,  ray  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart. 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But  when  I  sec  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death.     Amen. 


5  Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  Thou, 
As  Thou  our  prize  wilt  be; 
In  Thee  be  all  our  glory  now. 
And  through  eternity.     Amen. 


451  CM. 

1  0  Jesus,  King  most  wonderful ! 
Thou  Conqueror  renowned! 
O  Christ,  Thou  true  Anointed  One, 
In  Whom  all  joys  are  found  ! 


2  When  once  Thou  visitest  the  heart, 

Then  truth  begins  to  shine. 
Then  earthly  vanities  depart. 
Then  kindles  love  divine. 

3  O  Jesus,  Light  of  all  below! 

Thou  Fount  of  living  fire! 
Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know, 
And  all  we  can  desire ; 

4  May  every  heart  confess  Thy  Name, 

And  ever  Thee  adore ; 
And,  seeking  Thee,  itself  infiame 
To  seek  Thee  more  and  more. 

5  Thee  may  our  tongues  for  ever  bless ; 

Thee  may  we  love  alone ; 
And  ever  in  our  lives  express 
The  image  of  Thine  own. 
135 


GENERAL. 


6  To  Thee,  our  Light,  our  Life,  our  Lord, 
All  praise  and  glory  be; 
Thy  Name  for  ever  be  adored, 
Through  all  eternity.     Amen, 


452 

1 


CM, 


O  Jesus,  Thou  the  beauty  art 

Of  angel- worlds  above! 
Thy  Name  is  music  to  the  heart, 
Infiaming:  it  with  love. 


2  Celestial  sweetness  unalloyed. 

Who  eac  Thee  hunger  still ; 
Who  drink  of  Thee  still  feel  a  void. 
Which  only  Thou  canst  fill. 

3  O  most  sweet  Jesus,  hear  the  sighs 

Which  unto  Thee  we  send! 

To  Thee  our  inmost  spirit  cries. 

To  Thee  our  prayers  ascend, 

4  Abide  with  us,  and  let  Thy  light 

Shine,  Lord,  on  every  heart ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  of  our  night, 
And  joy  to  all  impart. 

5  Jesus,  our  Love  and  Joy,  to  Thee, 

The  Virgin's  holy  Son, 
All  might,  and  praise,  and  glory  be, 
While  endless  ages  run.     Amen, 


453 

1 


CM. 


Eternal  God  !  we  look  to  Thee, 
To  Thee  for  help  we  fly  ; 

Thine  eye  alone  our  wants  can  see, 
Thy  hand  alone  supply. 


2  Lord  !  let  Thy  fear  within  us  dwell, 

Thy  love  our  footsteps  guide : 
That  love  will  all  vain  love  expel ; 
That  fear  all  fear  beside. 

3  Not  what  we  wish,  but  what  we  want. 

Oh,  let  Thy  grace  supply! 
The  good  unasked  in  mercy  grant ; 
The  ill,  though  asked,  deny.     Amen. 


2  Thirsting  for  the  springs  of  waters 

That,  by  love's  eternal  law, 
From  the  stricken  Rock  are  flowing, 
"  Well  of  life!  "  from  Thee  we  draw. 

3  In  the  land  of  cloud  and  shadow. 

Where  no  human  eye  can  see. 
Light  to  those  who  sit  in  darkness, 
"Light  of  life!"  we  walk  in  Thee. 

4  Thou  the  grace  of  life  supplying. 

Thou  the  crown  of  lite  wilt  give; 
Dead  to  sin,  and  daily  dying, 
"  Life  of  life  !  "  in  Thee  we  live. 


455 


454 


8,7, 


1  Laboring  and  heavy  laden. 

Wanting  help  in  time  of  need. 
Painting  by  the  way  from  hunger, 
"  Bread  of  life!"  on  Thee  we  feed. 
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'  Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary, 

And  I  will  give  you  i"est.' 
Oh,  blessed  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  comes  to  hearts  opprest! 
It  tells  of  benediction, 

Of  pardon,  grace,  and  peace. 
Of  joy  that  hath  no  ending, 

Of  love  which  cannot  cease. 


2  '  Come  unto  Me,  ye  wanderers. 

And  I  will  give  you  light.' 
Oh,  loving  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  comes  to  cheer  the  night ! 
Our  hearts  were  filled  with  sadness, 

And  we  had  lost  our  way. 
But  morning  brings  us  gladness. 

And  songs  the  break  of  day. 

3  '  Come  unto  Me,  ye  fainting. 

And  I  will  give  you  life.' 
Oh,  cheering  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  comes  to  aid  our  strife! 
The  foe  is  stern  and  eager. 

The  fight  is  fierce  and  long  ; 
But  Thou  hast  made  us  mighty, 

And  stronger  than  the  strong, 

4  '  And  whosoever  cometh, 

I  will  not  cast  him  out.' 
Oh,  welcome  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  drives  away  our  doubt  1 
Which  calls  us,  very  sinners, 

Unworthy  though  we  be 
Of  love  so  fi-ee  and  boundless, 

To  come,  0  Lord,  to  Thee. 


GENERAL. 


456 


1  0  Lamb  of  God,  still  keep  me 

Near  to  Thy  ■wounded  side! 
'Tis  only  there  in  safety 
And  peace  I  can  abide. 

What  foes  and  snares  surround  me ! 

What  doubts  and  fears  within  ! 
The  grace  that  sought  and  found  me, 

Alone  can  keep  me  clean. 

2  'Tis  only  in  Thee  hiding, 

I  feel  my  life  secure  ; 
Only  in  Thee  abiding, 
The  conflict  can  endure: 

Thine  arm  the  victory  gaineth 

O'er  every  hateful  foe ; 
Thy  love  my  heart  sustaineth 

In  all  its  care  and  woe. 

3  Soon  shall  my  eyes  behold  Thee, 

With  rapture,  face  to  face; 

One  half  hath  not  been  told  me 

Of  all  Thy  power  and  grace: 

Thy  beauty,  Lord,  and  glory. 
The  wonders  of  Thy  love. 

Shall  be  the  endless  story 
Of  all  Thy  saints  above. 


457 


8.7. 


1  Hail,  Thou  once-despised  Jesus! 
Hail,  Thou  Galilean  King! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us: 
Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 

Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 
Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame! 

By  Thy  merit  we  find  favor  : 

Life  is  given  through  Thy  Name. 

3  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 
All  our  sins  were  on  Thee  laid: 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 

All  Thy  people  are  forgiven 
Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood  : 

Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven, 

Peace  is  made  'twist  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 
There  for  ever  to  abide, 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 
Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side. 


There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading  : 
There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare : 

Ever  for  us  interceding. 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 


4  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing 
Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  : 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 

Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits! 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays! 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits! 

Help  to  chant  Emmanuel's  praise! 


458  8.7. 

1  Alleluia  1  sing  to  Jesus  ! 

His  the  sceptre,  His  the  throne  ; 
Alleluia!   His  the  triumph, 
His  the  victory  alone; 

Hark  !  the  songs  of  peaceful  Sion 

Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood  ; 
Jesus  out  of  every  nation 

Hath  redeemed  us  by  His  blood. 

2  Alleluia !  not  as  orphans 

Are  we  left  in  sorrow  now ; 
Alleluia!    He  is  near  us, 

Faith  believes,  nor  questions  how: 

Though  the  cloud  from  sight  received  Him, 
When  the  forty  days  were  o'er; 

Shall  our  hearts  forget  His  promise, 
'  1  am  with  you  evermore '  ? 

3  Alleluia!  Bread  of  angels, 

Thou  on  earth  our  Food,  our  Stay! 
Alleluia!  here  the  sinful 

Flee  to  Thee  from  day  to  day ; 

Intercessor,  Friend  of  sinners, 
Earth's  Redeemer,  plead  for  me, 

Where  the  songs  of  all  the  sinless 
Sweep  across  the  crystal  sea. 

4  Alleluia!  King  eternal, 

Thee  the  Lord  of  lords  we  own  ; 
Alleluia !  born  of  Mary, 

Earth  Thy  footstool,  heaven  Thy  throne: 

Thou  within  the  veil  hast  entered, 

Robed  in  flesh,  our  great  High  Priest  ; 

Thou  on  earth  both  Priest  and  Victim 
In  the  Eucharistic  feast. 

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GENERAL. 


5  Alleluia!  slug  to  Jesus! 

His  tlie  scepter,  His  the  throne  : 
Alleluia!   His  the  triumph, 
His  the  victory  alone  ; 

Hark  1  the  songs  of  peaceful  Sion 
Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood  ; 

Jesus  out  of  every  nation 
Hath  redeemed  us  by  His  blood. 


459 


6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 


1  Jesus,  our  risen  King, 
Glory  to  Thee  we  sing, 

Praising  Thy  Name: 
Thy  love  and  grace  adore, 
Which  all  our  sorrows  bore  ; 
Singing  for  evermore, 

'  Worthy  the  Lamb.' 

2  0  haste,  ye  ransomed  race! 
For  all  His  gifts  of  grace 

Praise  ye  His  Name : 
He  wondrous  things  hath  done ; 
Triumph  o'er  death  hath  won ; 
Heaven's  gate  hath  open  thrown 

'  Worthy  the  Lamb.' 

3  Come,  all  ye  hosts  above ! 
Join  in  one  song  of  love, 

Praising  His  Name : 
To  Him  ascribed  be 
Honor  and  majesty 
Through  all  eternity : 

'  Worthy  the  Lamb.' 

4  Blessed  and  holy  Three, 
Glorious  Ti'inity, 

Praise  to  Thy  Name : 
Father,  Thy  love  we  bless  ; 
Spirit  of  holiness. 
Thee  we  praise,  and  confess, 

'  Worthy  the  Lamb.'     Amen. 


460 


S.M. 


1  Awake,  and  sing  the  song 

Of  glory  to  the  Lamb  ! 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  Name. 

2  Sing  of  His  dying  love  ! 

Sing  of  His  rising  power! 
Sing  how  He  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  He  bore  I 
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3  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way  ! 

Ye  ransomed  sinners,  sing  ! 
Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day 
In  Christ,  the  eternal  King  ! 

4  Soon  shall  ye  hear  Him  say, 

"  Ye  blessed  children,  come  :  ' 

Soon  will  He  call  you  hence  away, 

And  take  His  wanderers  home. 

5  There  shall  our  raptured  tongue 

His  endless  praise  proclaim, 
And  sweeter  voices  swell  the  song 
Of  glory  to  the  Lamb. 


461  7s. 

1  Sing,  my  soul.  His  wondrous  love. 
Who,  from  yon  bright  throne  above. 
Ever  watchful  o'er  our  race. 

Still  to  man  extends  His  grace. 

2  Heaven  and  earth  by  Him  were  made ; 
All  is  by  His  scepter  swayed  ; 

What  are  we  that  He  should  show 
So  much  love  to  us  below? 

3  God,  the  merciful  and  good. 
Bought  us  with  the  Saviour's  blood  ; 
And,  to  make  our  safety  sure. 
Guides  us  by  His  Spirit  pure. 

4  Sing,  my  soul,  adore  His  Name! 
Let  His  glory  be  thy  theme  : 
Praise  Him  till  He  calls  thee  home; 
Trust  His  love  for  all  to  come. 


463 


L.M. 


1  Come,  magnify  the  Saviour's  love! 

Come,  praise  our  great  Redeemer's  Name! 
Who  left  the  Father's  throne  above. 
And  stooped  for  us  to  death  and  shame. 

2  At  God's  right  hand  exalted  now. 

With  glory,  majesty,  and  power. 
Let  every  knee  before  Him  bow, 
And  every  tongue  His  Name  adore. 

3  Thy  lowly  spirit,  Lord,  impart  ; 

"With  holy  fear  our  bosoms  fill  ; 
Oh,  give  the  meek,  obedient  heart. 
To  suffer  and  to  do  Thy  will ! 


GENERAL. 


Thy  cross,  blest  Saviour,  may  we  bear  ; 

Mark  the  example  Thou  hast  given  ; 
Pollovp  in  all  Thy  footsteps  here ; 

Rise  to  Thy  glorious  rest  in  heaven. 

Amen. 


463 


8.7. 


1  Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing, 

Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays: 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 

Sung  by  raptured  saints  above ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

3  Thou  didst  seek  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 
Thou  to  save  my  soul  from  danger. 
Didst  redeem  me  with  Thy  blood. 

4  By  Thy  hand  restored,  defended, 

Safe  through  life  thus  far  I've  come; 
Safe,  0  Lord,  when  life  is  ended. 

Bring  me  to  my  heavenly  home.  Amen. 

464  7.6. 

1  0  Saviour,  precious  Saviour, 

Whom  yet  unseen  we  love ! 
0  Name  of  might  and  favor, 
All  other  names  above! 

We  worship  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 

To  Thee  alone  we  sing  ; 
We  praise  Thee,  and  confess  Thee 
Our  holy  Lord  and  King. 

2  0  bringer  of  salvation. 

Who  wondrously  hast  wrought. 
Thyself  the  revelation 

Of  love  beyond  our  thought  ; 

We  worship  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 

To  Thee  alone  we  sing  ; 
We  praise  Thee,  and  confess  Thee 
Our  gracious  Lord  and  King. 

3  In  Thee  all  fulness  dwelleth, 

All  grace  and  power  divine ; 
The  glory  that  excelleth, 
0  Son  of  God,  is  Thine  ; 

We  worship  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 

To  Thee  alone  we  sing  ; 
We  praise  Thee,  and  confess  Thee 
Our  glorious  Lord  and  King. 


Oh,  grant  the  consummation 

Of  this  our  song  above 
In  endless  adoration, 
And  everlasting  love ! 

Then  shall  we  praise  and  bless  Thee 

Where  perfect  praises  ring. 
And  evermore  confess  Thee 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King. 


465 


8.8.8.8.1L 


1  Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord  ! 
Hosanna  to  the  incarnate  Word  ! 
To  Christ,  Creator,  Saviour,  King, 
Let  earth,  let  heaven.  Hosanna  sing  ! 

Hosanna,  Lord  !   Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

2  Hosanna,  Lord  !   Thine  angels  cry ; 
Hosanna,  Lord  !    Thy  saints  reply; 
Above,  beneath  us.  and  around. 
The  dead  and  livmg  swell  the  sound ; 

Hosanna,  Lord  !    Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 


3  0  Saviour,  with  protecting  care, 
Return  to  this  Thy  house  of  prayer:  • 
Assembled  in  Thy  sacred  Name, 
Where  we  Thy  parting  i^romise  claim  : 

Hosanna,  Lord  !    Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

4  But,  chiefest,  in  our  cleansed  breast. 
Eternal  !  bid  Thy  Spirit  rest ; 

And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 
A  temple  pure,  and  worthy  Thee. 

Hosanna,  Lord  !    Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

5  So  in  the  last  and  dreadful  day, 

When  earth  and  heaven  shall  melt  away, 
Thy  flock,  redeemed  from  sinful  stain, 
Shall  swell  the  sound  of  praise  again. 

Hosanna,  Lord  !   Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 


466 


CM. 


1  Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 

With  angels  round  the  throne! 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  '  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,'  they  cry, 

'  To  be  exalted  thus : ' 
'  Worthy  the  Lamb,'  our  lips  reply. 
For  He  was  slain  for  us. 

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GENERAL. 


3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

HoHor  and  power  divine : 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  Thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas. 
Conspire  to  lift  Thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  Thine  endless  praise! 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one 

To  bless  the  sacred  Name 
Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  thi'one, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 


467 


CM. 


1  Thou,  God,  all  glory,  honor,  power, 

Art  worthy  to  receive; 
Since  all  things  by  Thy  power  were  made. 
And  by  Thy  bounty  live. 

2  And  worthy  is  the  Lamb  all  power. 

Honor,  and  wealth  to  gain. 
Glory  and  strength  ;  Who  for  our  sins 
A  sacrifice  was  slain. 

3  All  worthy  Thou,  Who  hast  redeemed 

And  ransomed  us  to  God, 
From  every  nation,  every  coast. 
By  Thy  most  precious  blood. 

4  Blessing  and  honor,  glory,  power. 

By  all  in  earth  and  heaven. 
To  Him  that  sits  upon  the  throne. 
And  to  the  Lamb,  be  given.     Amen. 


468 


L.M. 


1  Come,  let  us  sing  the  song  of  songs ! 

The  saints  in  heaven  began  the  strain: 
The  homage  which  to  Christ  belongs: 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain  !  " 

2  Slain  to  redeem  us  by  His  blood, 

To  cleanse  from  every  sinful  stain, 
And  make  us  kings  and  priests  to  God : 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain  !" 

3  To  Him  Who  suffered  on  the  tree. 

Our  souls,  at  His  soul's  price,  to  gain. 
Blessing,  and  praise,  and  glory  be: 

•'  Woi'thy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain  ! " 
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4  To  Him,  enthroned  by  filial  right. 

All  power  in  heaven  and  earth  proclaim. 
Honor,  and  majesty,  and  might : 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain  ! " 

5  Long  as  we  live,  and  when  we  die. 

And  while  in  heaven  with  Him  we  reign 
This  song,  our  song  of  songs  shall  be: 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain  ! " 


469  CM. 

1  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Naiiie! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  ! 

2  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  His  altar  call : 
Praise  Him,  Whose  blood-stained  path  ye 
trod, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  ! 

3  Hail  Him,  the  Heir  of  David's  line. 

Whom  Uavid,  Lord  did  call ; 

The  God  incarnate!    Man  divine! 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 

4  Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race. 

Ye  ransomed  of  the  fall. 
Hail  Him  Who  saves  you  by  His  grace. 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  ! 

5  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet. 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  ! 

6  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe. 

Before  Him  prostrate  fall  ! 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  !     Amen. 


470  L.M. 

1  0  Christ,  our  King,  Creator,  Lord. 
Saviour  of  all  who  trust  Thy  word. 
To  them  who  seek  Thee  ever  near. 
Now  to  our  praises  bend  Thine  ear. 

2  In  Thy  dear  cross  a  grace  is  found. 
It  flows  from  every  streaming  wound. 
Whose  power  our  inbred  sin  controls. 
Bi-eaks  the  fii-ni  bond  and  frees  our  souls. 


GENERAL. 


3  Thou  didst  create  the  stars  of  night, 
Yet  Thou  hast  veiled  in  flesh  Thy  light  ; 
Hast  deigned  a  mortal  form  to  wear, 

A  mortal's  painful  lot  to  bear. 

4  When  Thou  didst  hang  upon  the  tree, 
The  quaking  earth  acknowledged  Thee; 
When  Thou  didst  there  yield  up  Tny  breath, 
The  world  grew  dark  as  shades  of  death. 

5  Now  in  the  Father's  glory  high, 
Great  Conqueror,  never  more  to  die. 
Us  by  Thy  mighty  power  defend, 
And  reign  through  ages  without  end. 

Amen. 


471 


7s. 


1  Children  of  the  heavenly  King. 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing! 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise. 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways ! 

2  We  are  traveling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  : 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Lift  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light  ! 
Sion's  city  is  in  sight  : 

There  our  endless  home  shall  be, 
There  our  Lord  we  scon  shall  see. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren  !  Joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

5  Lord,  obediently  we  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below; 
Only  Thou  our  leader  be. 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 


472 


8.7.8.7.8.7. 


1  Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven  ; 

To  His  feet  Thy  tribute  bring; 
Ransomed,  healed,  restored,  forgiven, 
Evermore  His  praises  sing: 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Praise  the  everlasting  King. 

2  Praise  Him  for  His  grace  and  favor 

To  our  fathers  in  distress ; 
Praise  Him  still  the  same  as  ever. 
Slow  to  chide,  and  swift  to  bless: 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Glorious  in  His  faithfulness. 


3  Father-like  He  tends  and  spares  us ; 

Well  our  feeble  frame  He  knows ; 
In  His  hands  He  gently  bears  us. 
Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes. 

Alleluia!   Alleluia! 
Widely  yet  His  mercy  flows. 

4  Angels  in  the  height  adore  Him  ! 

Ye  behold  Him  face  to  face; 
Saints  triumphant  bow  before  Him  ! 
Gathered  in  from  every  race. 

Alleluia  I   Alleluia! 
Praise  with  us  the  God  of  grace. 


473 


L.M. 


1  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates  ! 
Behold,  the  King  of  glory  waits: 
The  King  of  kings  is  drawing  near; 
The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  here. 

2  The  Lord  is  just,  a  helper  tried  ; 
Mercy  is  ever  at  His  side ; 

His  kingly  crown  is  holiness ; 
His  scepter,  pity  in  distress. 

8  Oh,  blest  the  land,  the  city  blest, 
Where  Christ  the  Ruler  is  confessed  ! 
Oh,  happy  hearts  and  happy  homes 
To  whom  this  King  of  triumph  comes! 

4  Fling  wide  the  portals  of  your  heart  ! 
Make  it  a  temple,  set  apart 

From  earthly  use  for  heaven's  employ. 
Adorned  with  prayer  and  love  and  joy. 

5  Redeemer,  come!  I  open  wide 

My  heart  to  Thee:  here.  Lord,  abide! 
Let  me  Thy  inner  presence  feel: 
Thy  grace  and  love  in  me  reveal. 

6  So  come,  my  Sovereign  !  enter  in ! 
Let  new  and  nobler  life  begin! 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  guide  us  on, 
Until  the  glorious  crown  be  won  ! 

Amen. 


474 


6.6.6.6.8.8. 


1       Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King! 

Your  Lord  and  King  adore ! 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore: 
Lift  up  your  heart  !  lift  up  your  voice! 
Rejoice  !  again  I  say,  rejoice! 
141 


GENERAL. 


Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns. 

The  (tocI  of  truth  and  love: 
When  He  liad  purged  our  stains, 
He  took  His  seat  above. 
Lift  up  your  heart  !  lift  up  ycuu-  voice ! 
Rejoice  !  again  I  say,  rejoice! 

He  sits  at  God's  right  hand. 

Till  all  His  foes  submit, 
And  bow  to  His  command. 
And  fall  beneath  His  feet. 
Lift  up  your  heart  !  lift  up  your  voice ! 
Rejoice  !  again  1  say,  rejoice! 

Rejoice  in  glorious  hope! 

Jesus  the  Judge  shall  come, 
And  take  His  servants  up 
To  their  eternal  home. 
We  soon  shall  hear  the  archangel's  voice; 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound:  Rejoice! 


476 


L.M. 


475 


L.M. 


1  The  Lord  is  King  !  He  wrought  His  will 

In  heaven  above,  and  earth  below ; 
His  woiulers  the  wide  ocean  fill. 

The  caverned  deeps  His  judgment  show. 

2  The  Lord  is  King  !  The  word  stands  fast  : 

Nature  abides,  for  He  is  strong  ; 
The  perfect  note  He  gave,  shall  last 
Till  cadence  of  her  even-song. 

3  The  Lord  is  King  !  Ye  worlds,  rejoice ! 

The  waves  of  power,  that  from  PHs  shrine 
Thrill  out  in  silence,  have  no  choice: 
They  harm  not  till  Pie  gives  the  sign. 

4  The  Lord  is  King  !   Hush,  wayward  heart ! 

Earth's  wisdom  fails,  earth's  daring  faints. 
There  seek  Him  whence  He  ne'er  departs. 
And  own  Him  greatest  in  His  saints. 

5  Thou,  Lord,  art  King  !  Crowned  priests  are 

we, 
To  cast  our  crowns  before  the  throne: 
By  us  the  creature  worships  Thee, 
Yet  we  but  bring  Thee  of  Thine  own. 

6  To  the  great  Maker,  to  the  Son, 

Himself  vouchsafing  to  be.  made, 
To  the  good  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
All  praise  by  all  His  works  be  paid. 

Amen. 
143 


1  The  Lord  is  King  !   Lift  up  your  voice, 
O  earth,  and  all  ye  heavens,  rejoice! 
From  world  to  world  the  joy  shall  ring. 
The  Lord  omnipotent  is  King. 

2  The  Lord  is  King  !    Who  then  shall  dare 
Resist  His  will,  distrust  His  care, 

Or  murmur  at  His  wise  decrees, 
Or  doubt  His  royal  jiromises? 

3  He  reigns  !   Ye  saints,  exalt  your  strains! 
Your  God  is  King,  your  Father  reigns  ; 
And  He  is  at  the  Father's  side. 

The  Man  of  love,  the  Crucified. 

4  Come,  make  your  wants,  your  burdens  known ! 
He  will  present  them  at  the  throne ; 

And  angel  bands  are  waiting  there 
His  messages  of  love  to  bear. 

5  Oh,  when  His  wisdom  can  mistake. 
His  might  decay,  His  love  forsake; 
Then  may  His  children  cease  to  sing, 
The  Lord  omnipotent  is  King  ! 


477 


8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 


1  Sing  praise  to  God  W^ho  reigns  above. 

The  God  of  all  creation. 
The  God  of  power,  the  God  of  love, 

The  God  of  our  salvation  ; 
With  healing  balm  my  soul  He  fills, 
And  every  faithless  murmur  stills: 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory. 

2  The  angel  host,  0  King  of  kings, 

Tliy  praise  for  ever  telling, 
In  earth  and  sky  all  living  things 

Beneath  Thy  shadow  dwelling. 
Adore  the  wisdom  which  could  span. 
And  power  which  formed  creation's  plan : 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory. 

3  What  God's  almighty  power  hath  made 

His  gracious  mercy  keepeth  ; 
By  morning  glow  or  evening  shade 

His  watchful  eye  ne'er  sleepeth  : 
Within  the  kingdom  of  His  might 
Lo!  all  is  just  and  all  is  right  : 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory. 


GEXERAL. 


4  The  Lord  is  never  far  away, 

But,  through  all  grief  distressing, 
An  ever-present  help  and  stay. 

Our  peace  and  joy  and  blessing  ; 
As  with  a  mother's  tender  hand, 
He  leads  His  own,  His  chosen  band  : 

To  (iod  all  praise  and  gloiy. 

5  Thus  all  my  toilsome  way  along 

I  sing  aloud  Thy  praises. 
That  men  may  hear  the  grateful  song 

My  voice  unwearied  raises: 
Be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  my  heart ; 
Both  soul  and  body  bear  your  part ; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory.     Amen. 


479 


P.M. 


478 


P.M. 


1       The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
Who  reigns  enthroned  above; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
And  God  of  love : 
Jehovah,  great  I  AM, 
By  earth  and  heaven  confessed  ; 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  iS'ame, 
For  ever  blest. 


He  by  Himself  hath  sworn, 
I  on  His  oath  depend, 
I  shall,  on  angel-wings  upborne. 
To  heaven  ascend  : 
I  shall  behold  His  face. 
I  shall  His  power  adore. 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  His  grace 
For  evermore. 


There  dwells  the  Lord,  our  King, 
The  Lord,  our  Righteousness, 
Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin. 
The  Prince  of  Peace ; 
On  Sion's  sacred  height 
His  kingdom  He  maintains. 
And,  glorious  with  His  saints  in  light. 
For  ever  reigns. 

The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thanks  to  God  on  high  ; 
Hail,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost! 
They  ever  cry: 
Hail,  Abraham's  God  and  mine ! 
I  join  the  heavenly  lays  ; 
All  might  and  majesty  are  Thine, 
And  endless  praise.     Amen. 


1  God  the  all-terrible  I  King,  Who  ordainest 

Great  winds  Thy  clarions,  lightnings  Thy 
sword  ; 
Show  forth   Thy  pity  on  high  where  Thou 
reignest  : 
Grant  to  us  peace,  0  most  merciful  Lord. 

2  God  the  omnipotent  !  mighty  Avenger! 

Watching  invisible,  judging  unheard  ; 
Doom  us  not  now  in  the  hour  of  danger  : 
Grant  to  us  peace,  0  most  merciful  Lord. 

3  God  the  all-merciful  !  earth  hath  forsaken 

Thy   ways   of   blessedness,    slighted   Thy 
word  ; 
Bid  not  Thy  wrath  in  its  terrors  awaken  : 
Grant  to  us  peace,  0  most  merciful  Lord. 

4  So  shall  Thy  children,  in  thankful  devotion. 

Praise  Him  Who  saved  them  from  peril 

and  sword. 
Singing  in  chorus  from  ocean  to  ocean. 
Peace  to  the  nations,  and  praise  to  the 

Lord. 


480 


lO.lO.lLll. 


1  Oh,  worship  the  King,  all  glorious  above ! 
Oh,    gratefully   sing    His    power    and    His 

love! 
Our  shield   and   defender,    the    Ancient  of 

days, 
Pavilioned    in   splendor,    and   girded   with 

praise. 

2  Oh,    tell   of   His   might!     Oh,    sing  of  His 

grace ! 

Whose  robe  is  the  light ;  whose  canopy, 
space. 

His  chariots  of  wrath  the  deep  thunder- 
clouds form, 

And  dark  is  His  path  on  the  wings  of  the 
storm. 

3  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail. 
In  Thee  do  we  trust,  nor  find  Thee  to  fail ; 
Thy  mercies,  how  tender!     how  firm  to  the 

end  ! 
Our     Maker.     Defender,      Redeemer,     and 
Friend  ! 

143 


GENERAL. 


O  measureless  might!  ineffable  love! 
While  angels  delight  to  hymn  Thee  above, 
The  humbler  creation,  though  feeble  their 

lays, 
With    true    adoration    shall    lisp   to   Thy 

praise. 


481 


P.M. 


1  The  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise, 

Alleluia ! 
To  the  glory  of  their  King 
Shall  the  ransomed  people  sing,    Alleluia! 
And  the  choirs  that  dwell  on  high 
Shall  re-echo  through  the  sky       Alleluia! 

2  They  in  the  rest  of  Paradise  who  dwell, 
The  blessed  ones  with  joy  the  chorus  swell, 

Alleluia! 
The  planets  beaming  on  their  heavenly  way, 
The  shining  constellations,  join  and  say 

Alleluia! 

3  Ye  clouds  that  onward  sweep, 

Ye  winds  on  pinions  light , 
Ye  thunders,  echoing  loud  and  deep, 

Ye  lightnings,  wildly  bright. 
In  sweet  consent  unite  your         Alleluia! 

4  Ye  floods  and  ocean  billows, 

Ye  storms  and  winter  snow. 
Ye  days  of  cloudless  beauty. 

Hoar  frost  and  summer  glow: 
Ye  groves  that  wave  in  spring, 
And  glorious  forests,  sing  Alleluia! 

5  First  let  the  birds,  with  painted  plumage  gay, 
Exalt  their  great  Creator's  praise,  and  say 

Alleluia! 
Then  let  the  beasts  of  earth,  with  varying 

strain, 
Join  in  creation's  hymn,  and  cry  again 

Alleluia ! 

6  Here  let  the  mountains  thunder  forth  sonor- 

ous Alleluia! 

There  let  the  valleys  sing  in  gentler  chorus 

Alleluia ! 
Thou  jubilant  abyss  of  ocean  cry  Alleluia! 
Ye  tracts  of  earth  and  continents,  reply 

Alleluia! 

7  To  God,  Who  all  creation  made. 

The  frequent  hymn  be  duly  paid  :    Alleluia ! 
This  is  the  strain,  the   eternal  strain,  the 
Lord  almighty  loves:  Alleluia! 

144  ' 


This  is  the  song,  the  heavenly  song,  that 
Christ,  the  King,  approves:  Alleluia! 

Wherefore  we  sing,  both  heart  and  voice 
awaking.  Alleluia! 

And  children's  voices  echo,  answer  making, 

Alleluia! 

Now  from  all  men  be  outpoured 
Alleluia  to  the  Lord  ; 
With  Alleluia  evermore 
The  iSon  and  Spirit  we  adore. 
Praise  be  done  to  the  Three  in  One, 
Alleluia!    Alleluia!    Alleluia!    Amen. 


482 


P.M. 


1  Sing  Alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise, 
0  citizens  of  heaven  ;  and  sweetly  raise 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

2  Ye   Powers,  who   stand   before  the   eternal 

Light, 
In  hymning  choirs  re-echo  to  the  height 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

3  The  holy  city  shall  take  up  your  strain, 
And  with  glad  songs  resounding  wake  again 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

4  In  blissful  antiphons  ye  thus  rejoice 

To  render  to  the  Lord  with  thankful  voice 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

5  Ye  who  have  gained  at  length  your  palms  in 

bliss. 
Victorious  ones,  your  chant  shall  still  be  this, 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

6  There,  in  one  grand  acclaim,  for  ever  ring 
The  strains  which  tell   the  honor  of   your 

King,  An  endless  Alleluia. 

7  This  is  the  rest  for  weary  ones  brought  back; 
This  is  the  food  and  drink  which  none  shall 

lack;  An  endless  Allelui.i. 

8  While  Thee,  by  Whom  were  all  things  made, 

we  praise 
For  ever,  and  tell  out  in  sweetest  lays 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

9  Almighty  Christ,  to  Thee  our  voices  sing 
Glory  for  evermore;  to  Thee  we  bring 

An  endless  Allaluia. 


GENERAL. 


483 


L.M. 


1  All  praise  to  Him  Who  built  the  hills: 
All  praise  to  Him  the  streams  Who  fills; 
All  praise  to  Him  Who  lights  each  star 
That  sparkles  m  the  blue  afar. 

2  All  praise  to  Him  Who  makes  the  morn, 
And  bids  it  glow  with  beams  Jiew-born  ; 
Who  draws  the  shadows  of  the  night, 
Like  curtains,  o'er  our  wearied  sight. 

3  All  praise  to  Him  Whose  love  hath  given, 
Li  Christ  His  Son,  the  Life  of  heaven  ; 
Who  gives  us,  for  our  darkness,  light, 
And  turns  to  day  our  deepest  night. 

4  All  praise  to  Him  in  love  Who  came. 
To  bear  our  woe,  and  sin,  and  shame; 
Who  lived  to  die.  Who  died  to  rise, 
The  all-prevailing  sacrifice. 

5  All  praise  to  Him  Who  sheds  abroad 
Within  our  hearts  the  love  of  God  : 
The  Spirit  of  all  truth  and  peace, 
The  fount  of  joy  and  holiness. 

6  To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  now 

Our  hands  we  lift,  our  knees  we  bow : 

To  Thee,  blest  Trinity,  we  raise. 

E'en  here,  in  exile,  songs  of  praise.     Amen. 


484 

1  For  the  beauty  of  the  earth, 

For  the  beauty  of  the  skies, 
For  the  love  which  from  our  bii-th 

Over  and  around  us  lies: 
Clirist,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 

2  For  the  beauty  of  each  liour 

Of  the  ilay  and  of  the  night. 
Hill  and  vale,  and  tree  and  flower, 

Sun  and  moon  and  stars  of  light : 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  liynm  of  grateful  jiraise. 

3  For  the  joy  of  ear  and  eye. 

For  the  heart  and  mind's  delight. 
For  the  mystic  harmony 

Linking  sense  to  sound  and  sight 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 

10 


7s. 


4  For  the  joy  of  human  love. 

Brother,  sister,  parent,  child, 
Friends  on  earth,  and  friends  above. 

For  all  gentle  thoughts  and  mild  : 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 

5  For  Thyself,  best  gift  divine! 

To  our  race  so  freely  given; 
For  that  great,  great  love  of  Thine, 

Peace  on  earth,  and  joy  in  heaven 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  hymn  of  grateful  praise. 


485 


8.7.8.7.4.7. 


1  God  is  love;  that  anthem  olden 

Sing  the  glorious  orbs  of  light. 
In  their  language  glad  and  golden 
Telling  to  us,  day  and  night, 

Their  great  story, 
God  is  love,  and  God  is  might. 

2  And  the  teeming  eartli  rejoices 

In  that  message  from  above. 
With  ten  thousand  thousand  voices 
Telling  back,  from  hill  and  grove. 

Her  glad  story, 
God  is  might,  and  God  is  love. 

3  Through  these  anthems  of  creation. 

Struggling  up  with  gentle  strife, 
Christian  songs  of  Christ's  salvation 
To  the  world,  with  blessings  rife, 

Tell  their  story, 
God  is  love,  and  God  is  life. 

4  Up  to  Him  let  each  affection 

Daily  rise,  and  round  Him  move; 
Our  whole  lives,  one  resurrection 
To  the  life  of  life  above ; 

Their  glad  story, 
God  is  life,  and  God  is  love. 


486 


8.7. 


God,  my  King,  Thy  might  confessint 
Ever  will  I  bless  Thy  Name; 

Day  by  day  Thy  throne  addressing, 
Still  will  I  Thy  praise  proclaim. 

Honor  great  our  God  befitteth  ; 

Who  His  majesty  can  reach? 
Age  to  age  His  works  transmitteth, 

Age  to  age  His  power  shall  teach. 
145 


GENERAL. 


3  They  shall  talk  of  all  Thy  glory, 

oil  Thy  might  and  greatness  dwell, 
Speak  of  Thy  dread  acts  the  story, 
And  Thy  deeds  of  wonder  tell. 

4  Xor  shall  fail  from  memoi-y's  treasure, 

Works  by  love  and  mercy  wrought, 
Works  of  love  surpassing  measure, 
Works  of  mercy  passing  thought. 

5  Full  of  kindness  and  compassion, 

Slow  to  anger,  vast  in  love, 
God  is  good  to  all  creation  ; 

All  His  works  His  goodness  prove. 

6  All  Thy  works.  0  Lord,  shall  bless  Thee, 

Thee  shall  all  Thy  saints  adore: 
King  supreme  shall  they  confess  Thee, 
And  proclaim  Thy  sovereign  power. 


487 


P.M. 


1  Now  thank  we  all  our  God, 

With  heart  and  hands  and  voices! 
Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 

In  Whom  His  world  rejoices  ; 
Who  from  our  mother's  arms 

Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love; 

And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

2  Oh,  may  this  bounteous  God 

Through  all  our  life  be  near  us! 
With  ever  joyful  hearts 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 

And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills 

In  this  world  and  the  next.     Amen. 


488 


8.7. 


4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation  ; 

Hosts  on  high.  His  power  proclaim ! 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Laud  and  magnify  His  Name!    Amen. 


489 


L.M. 


1  Pi'aise  the  Lord  !  ye  heavens,  adore  Him, 
Praise  Him,  angels,  in  the  height ; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  Him. 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  and  light : 

3  Praise  the  Lord !  for  He  hath  spoken ; 
Worlds  His  mighty  voice  obeyed  ; 
Laws,  which  never  shall  be  broken. 
For  their  guidance  He  hath  made. 

3  Praise  the  Lo'xl  !  for  He  is  glorious; 
Never  shall  His  promise  fail  ; 
God  hath  made  His  saints  victorious. 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 
^  146 


1  All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell. 

Sing  to  the  Loi-d  with  cheerful  voice  : 
Him  serve  with  fear.  His  praise  forth  tell, 
Come  ye  before  Him  and  rejoice. 

2  Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  indeed  ; 

Without  our  aid  He  did  us  make  : 
We  are  His  flock.  He  doth  us  feed. 
And  for  His  sheep  He  doth  us  take. 

3  Oh,  enter  then  His  gates  with  praise. 

Approach  with  joy  his  courts  unto; 
Praise,  laud,  and  bless  His  Name  always, 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do. 

4  For  why?  the  Lord  our  God  is  good, 

His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure  ; 
His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  enilure. 


490  L.M. 

1  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 

He  can  create,  and  He  destroy.  , 

2  His  sovereign  jwwer  without  our  aid. 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men  ; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care. 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame; 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear. 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  Name! 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heaven  our  voices  raise; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues. 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command. 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love: 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand. 
When  rolling  vears  shall  cease  to  move. 


GENERAL. 


491 

1 


L.M. 


Oh,  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing! 
Loud  thanks  to  our  almighty  King; 
And  high  our  grateful  voices  raise, 
As  our  salvation's  Rock  we  praise. 

2  Into  His  presence  let  us  haste 

To  tliank  Him  for  His  favors  past ; 
To  Him  address,  in  joyful  songs. 
The  praise  that  to  His  Name  belongs. 

3  For  God  the  Lord,  enthroned  in  state, 
Is  with  unrivalled  glory  great  ; 

The  depths  of  earth  are  in  His  hand, 
Her  secret  wealth  at  His  command. 


4  Oh,  let  us  to  His  courts  repair. 
And  bow  with  adoration  there! 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
Before  the  Lord  our  Maker  fall! 


492 


LM. 


1  Oh,  render  thanks  to  God  above. 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love; 
Whose  mercy  firm  through  ages  past 
Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2  Who  can  His  mighty  deeds  express. 
Not  only  vast,  but  numberless? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise? 

3  Extend  to  me  that  favor,  Lord, 
Thou  to  Thy  chosen  dost  afford  ; 
When  Thou  return'st  to  set  them  free. 
Let  Thy  salvation  visit  me. 

4  Let  Israel's  God  be  ever  blest ! 
His  name  eternally  confessed! 

Let  all  His  saints,  with  full  accord. 
For  ever  sing  Praise  ye  the  Lord ! 


493 


S.M. 


Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
His  grace  to  thee  proclaim  I 
And  all  that  is  within  me  join 
To  bless  His  holy  Name! 

Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul! 
His  mercies  bear  in  mind! 
Forget  not  all  His  benefits! 
The  Loi'd  to  thee  is  kind. 


He  will  not  always  chide ; 
He  will  with  patience  wait ; 
His  wrath  is  ever  slow  to  rise, 
And  ready  to  abate. 

He  pardons  all  Thy  sins  ; 
Prolongs  Thy  feeble  breath  ; 
He  healeth  thine  infirmities. 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

He  clothes  thee  with  His  love  ; 
Upholds  thee  with  His  truth  ; 
And  like  the  eagle  He  renews 
The  vigor  of  thy  youth. 

Then  bless  His  holy  Name, 
Whose  grace  hath  made  thee  whole. 
Whose  loving-kindness  crowns  thy  days! 
Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 


494  7s 

1  Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang  ; 
Heaven  with  alleluias  I'ang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun. 
When  He  spake  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born  ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day: 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth  ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come? 
No ;  the  Church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath. 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death  ; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  emidov. 
147 


GENERAL. 


495  L.M. 

1  Prom  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise! 

Let  the  Redeemer's  Name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue! 

2  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord, 
And  truth  eternal  is  Thy  word  : 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


496 


8.8.8.4. 


1  0  Lord  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea, 
To  Thee  all  praise  and  glory  be  ; 
How  shall  we  show  our  love  to  Thee, 
Who  givest  all  ? 

3  The  golden  sunshine,  vernal  air, 

Sweet  flowers  and  fruits  Thy  love  declare, 
Where  harvests  ripen.  Thou  art  there, 
Who  givest  all ! 

3  For  peaceful  homes,  and  healthful  days, 
For  all  the  blessings  earth  displays. 
We  owe  Thee  thankfulness  and  praise, 

Who  givest  all  1 

4  Thou  didst  not  spare  Thine  only  Son, 
But  gav'st  Him  for  a  world  undone, 
And  freely  with  that  blessed  One 

Thou  givest  all. 

5  Thou  giv'st  the  Holy  Spirit's  dower. 
Spirit  of  life,  and  love,  and  power. 
And  dost  His  seven-fold  graces  shower 

Upon  us  all. 

6  For  souls  redeemed,  for  sins  forgiven, 
For  means  of  grace  and  hopes  of  heaven. 
Father,  what  can  to  Thee  be  given, 

W^ho  givest  all? 

7  We  lose  what  on  ourselves  we  spend : 
We  have  as  treasure  without  end 
Whatever,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  lend, 

Who  givest  all. 

8  Whatever,  Lord,  we  lend  to  Thee 
Repaid  a  thousandfold  will  be ; 
Then  gladly  will  we  give  to  Thee, 

Who  givest  all  ; 
148 


9  To  Thee,  from  Whom  we  all  derive 
Our  life,  our  gifts,  our  power  to  give; 
Oh,  may  we  ever  with  Thee  live, 
Who  givest  all !     Amen. 


497 


6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4. 


1  Lord  of  the  worlds  above. 

How  pleasant  and  how  fair. 
The  dwellings  of  Thy  love, 
Thy  earthly  temples  are! 
To  Thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires 
With  warm  desires 
To  see  my  God. 

2  O  happy  souls,  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear  ! 
0  happy  men,  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there ! 
They  praise  Thee  still  : 
And  happy  they 
That  love  the  way 
To  Sion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length. 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears: 
0  glorious  seat ! 

When  God  our  King 
Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet. 

4  God  is  our  sun  and  shield. 

Our  light  and  our  defence ; 
With  gifts  His  hands  are  filled. 
We  draw  our  blessings  thence : 
Thrice  happy  he, 
O  God  of  hosts, 
Whose  spirit  trusts, 
Alone  in  Thee. 


498 


6.6.4.6.0.6.4. 


Shepherd  of  tender  youth, 
Guiding  in  love  and  truth 

Through  devious  ways ; 
Christ  our  triumphant  King, 
We  come  Thy  Name  to  sing  ; 
Hither  our  children  bring 

Tributes  of  praise. 


GENERAL. 


2  Thou  art  our  holy  Lord, 
The  all-subduing  Word, 

Healer  of  strife : 
Thou  didst  Thyself  abase, 
That  from  sin's  deep  disgrace 
Thou  mightest  save  our  race, 

And  give  us  life. 

3  Thou  art  the  great  High  Priest : 
Thou  hast  prepared  the  feast 

Of  heavenly  love ; 
While  in  our  mortal  pain 
None  calls  on  Thee  in  vain  ; 
Help  Thou  dost  not  disdain. 

Help  from  above. 

4  Ever  be  Thou  our  guide, 
Our  shepherd  and  our  pride, 

Our  staff  and  song  : 
Jesus,  Thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  Thy  perennial  word 
Lead  us  where  Thou  hast  trod, 

Make  our  faith  strong. 

5  So  now,  and  till  we  die, 
Sound  we  Thy  praises  high, 

And  joyful  sing. 
Let  all  the  holy  throng 
Who  to  Thy  Church  belong. 
Unite  and  swell  the  song 

To  Christ  our  King  !     Amen. 


499 

1  Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above 
In  the  land  of  light  and  love ; 
Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  below 
In  this  land  of  sin  and  woe. 

Oh,  my  spirit  longs  and  faints 
For  the  converse  of  Thy  saints, 
For  the  brightness  of  Thy  face, 
For  Thy  fulness,  God  of  grace! 

2  Happv  birds  that  sing  and  fly 
Round  Thy  altars,  0  Most  High  ! 
Happier  soiUs  that  find  a  rest 

In  a  heavenly  Father's  breast ! 

Like  the  wandering  dove,  that  found 
No  repose  on  earth  around. 
They  can  to  their  ark  repair 
And  enjoy  it  ever  there. 


7s. 


3  Happy  souls  !   Their  praises  flow 
Ever  in  this  vale  of  woe; 
Waters  in  the  desert  rise, 
Manna  feeds  them  from  the  skies  : 

On  they  go  from  strength  to  strength 
Till  they  reach  Thy  throne  at  length. 
At  Thy  feet  adoring  fall. 
Who  hast  led  the^Ju  safe  through  all. 

4  Lord  !  be  mine  this  prize  to  win  ; 
Guide  me  through  a  world  of  sin  ; 
Keep  me  by  Thy  saving  grace; 
Give  me  at  Thy  side  a  place. 

Sun  and  shield  alike  Thou  art ; 
Guide  and  guard  my  erring  heart. 
Grace  and  glory  flow  from  Thee; 
Shower,  oh,  shower  them,  Lord,  on  me! 

Amen. 


500 


8s. 


1  Lo!  God  is  here!  let  us  adore, 

And  own  how  dreadful  is  this  place! 
Let  all  within  us  feel  His  power. 

And  silent  bow  before  His  face! 
Who  know  His  jwwer,  His  grace  who  prove. 
Serve  Him  with  awe,  with  reverence,  love. 

2  Lo !  God  is  here !    Whom  day  and  night 

United  choirs  of  angels  sing  : 
To  Him,  enthroned  above  all  height. 

Heaven's  host  their  noblest  praises  bring  : 
Disdain  not,  Lord,  our  meaner  song, 
Who  praise  Thee  with  a  stammering  tongue. 

3  Being  of  beings,  may  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  fragrance  fill ; 
Still  may  we  stand  before  Thy  face. 

Still  hear  and  do  Thy  sovereign  will ; 
To  Thee  may  all  our  thoughts  arise, 
Ceaseless,  accepted  sacrifice !     Amen. 


501 


Christ  is  made  the  sure  foundation, 
Christ  the  head  and  corner-stone. 

Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious. 
Binding  all  the  Church  in  one  ; 

Holy  Sion's  help  for  ever, 
And  her  confidence  alone. 
149 


GENERAL. 


2  All  that  dedicated  city, 

Dearly  loved  of  God  on  high, 
In  exultant  jubilation 

Pours  perpetual  melody  : 
God  the  One  in  Three  adoring 

In  glad  hymns  eternally. 

3  To  this  temple,  where  we  call  Thee, 

Come,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  to-day : 
With  Thy  wonted  loving-kindness. 

Hear  Thy  servants  as  they  pray ; 
And  Thy  fullest  benediction 

Shed  within  its  walls  alway. 

4  Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thy  servants 

What  they  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 
What  they  gain  from  Thee,  for  ever 

With  the  blessed  to  retain, 
And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory 

Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign.     Amen. 


502 


6s. 


1  We  love  the  place,  0  God, 

Wherein  Thine  honor  dwells; 
The  joy  of  Thine  abode 
All  other  joy  excels. 

2  We  love  the  house  of  prayer, 

Wherein  Thy  servants  meet; 
For  Thou,  0  Lord,  art  there 
Thy  chosen  ones  to  greet. 

3  We  love  the  saci'ed  font, 

Wherein  the  holy  Dove 
Bestows,  as  He  is  wont. 
His  blessing  from  above. 

4  We  love  Thine  altar,  Lord, 

Its  mysteries  revere: 
For  there  in  faith  adored, 
We  find  Thy  presence  near. 

5  We  love  Thy  holy  word, 

The  lamp  Thou  gav'st  to  guide 
All  wanderers  home,  0  Lord, 
Home  to  their  Father's  side. 

6  Then  let  us  sing  the  love 

To  us  so  freely  given. 
Until  we  sing  above 
The  triumph-song  of  heaven!    Amen. 
150 


503 


S.M. 


1  I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord. 

The  house  of  Thine  abode. 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  blood. 

2  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given. 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

3  Beyond  ray  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

4  Jesus,  Thou  friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

5  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Sion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield. 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 


504  8.7. 

1  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Sion,  city  of  our  God ; 
He,  Whose  word  cannot  be  broken. 
Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode : 

On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 

With  salvation's  walls  surrounded. 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters 

Springing  from  etd-nal  love. 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 

Who  can  faint,  when  such  a  river 
Ever  will  their  thirst  assuage  ? 

Grace  which,  like  the  Lord  the  giver. 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age ! 

3  On  their  way,  around  them  hovering. 

Pillared  cloud  and  tire  apjjear 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 

Thus  they  march,  the  pillar  leading. 
Light  by  night,  and  shade  by  day, 

Daily  on  the  manna  feeding. 

Which  He  gives  them  when  they  pray. 


GENERAL. 


4  Blest  inhabitants  of  Sion, 

Washed  in  the  Redeemer's  blood  ! 
Jesus,  Whom  their  souls  rely  on, 

Makes  them  Icings  and  priests  to  God. 

'Tis  His  love  His  people  raises 

Over  self  to  reign  as  kings: 
And  as  priests  His  solemn  praises 

Eacli  for  a  thank-offering  brings. 


505  8.7. 

1  Praise  the  Rock  of  our  salvation, 

Laud  His  Name  from  zone  to  zone; 
On  that  Rock  the  Church  is  builded, 
Christ  Himself  the  corner-stone: 

Vain  against  our  rock-built  Sion 
Winds  and  waters,  fire  and  hail; 

Christ  is  in  her  midst;  against  lier 
Sin  and  liell  shall  not  prevail. 

2  Framed  of  living  stones,  cemented 

By  the  Spirit's  unity. 
Based  on  prophets  and  apostles, 
Firm  in  faith,  and  stayed  on  Thee, 

May  Thy  Church,  0  Lord  incarnate, 
Grow  in  grace,  in  peace,  in  love  : 

Emblem  of  the  heavenly  Sion, 
Our  eternal  home  above. 

3  Where  Thou  reignest.  King  of  glory, 

Throned  in  everlasting  light, 
Midst  Tliy  saints,  no  more  is  needed 
Sun  by  day.  nor  moon  by  night : 

Soon  may  we  those  portals  enter 
When  this  earthly  strife  is  o'er: 

There  to  dwell  with  saints  and  angels 
In  Tliy  presence  evermore. 

4  Join  we  now  the  voice  of  triumph 

To  the  throne  of  glory  sent, 
Alleluia,  Alleluia, 

To  the  Lord  omnipotent. 

Praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Father, 
Praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Son, 

Praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Spirit, 

While  unending  ages  run.     Amen. 


From  heaven  He  came  and  sought  lier 

To  be  His  holy  bride ; 
With  His  own  blood  He  bought  her, 

And  for  her  life  He  died. 


2  Elect  from  every  nation, 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth. 
Her  charter  of  salvation, 

One  Lord,  one  faith,  one  birth; 
One  holy  Name  she  blesses, 

Partakes  one  holy  food, 
And  to  one  hope  she  presses, 

With  every  grace  endued. 

3  Though  with  a  scornful  wonder 

Men  see  her  sore  opprest. 
By  schisms  rent  asunder. 

By  heresies  distrest; 
Yet  saints  their  watch  are  keeping. 

Their  cry  goes  up  "  How  long  ?" 
And  soon  the  night  of  weeping 

Shall  be  the  morn  of  song. 

4  'Mid  toil  and  tribulation. 

And  tumult  of  her  war 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore ; 
Till  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest. 
And  the  great  Church  victorious 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 


Yet  she  on  earth  hath  union 

With  God  the  Three  in  One, 
And  my.stic  sweet  communion 

With  those  whose  rest  is  won : 
0  happy  ones  and  holy! 

Lord,  give  us  grace  that  we 
Like  them,  the  meek  and  lowly, 

On  high  may  dwell  with  Thee. 

Amen. 


507 


L.M 


506 


7.6. 


The  Church's  one  foundation 
Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord  ; 

She  is  His  new  creation 
By  water  and  the  word  : 


1  0  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  God  of  peace. 

Pity  Thy  Church,  now  rent  in  twain; 
Bid  wrath,  and  strife,  and  variance  cease, 
And  let  us  all  be  one  again; 

2  One  with  our  brethren  here  in  love, 

And  one  with  saints  that  are  at  rest, 
And  one  with  angel  hosts  above. 
And  one  with  God  for  ever  blest. 
151 


GENERAL. 


3  Oh,  make  on  earth  all  churches  one, 

One  with  the  blessed  gone  before, 
All  knit  in  sweet  communion, 
To  love  Thee,  worship,  and  adore. 

4  For  one  the  Lord  on  Whom  we  call, 

The  Spirit  one  which  He  hath  given, 
One  God  and  Father  of  us  all, 
One  faith  on  earth,  one  hope  of  heaven. 


508 


8.8.8.4. 


1  Father  of  all,  from  land  and  sea 

The  nations  sing,  '  Thine,  Lord,  are  we, 
Countless  in  number,  but  in  Thee 
May  we  be  one. ' 

2  0  Son  of  God,  Whose  love  so  free 
For  men  did  make  Thee  Man  to  be. 
United  to  our  God  in  Thee 

May  we  be  one. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  didst  once  for  all  atone: 
Thee  may  both  Jew  and  Gentile  own 
Of  their  two  walls  the  Corner  Stone, 

Making  them  one. 

4  Thou  art  the  fountain  of  all  good, 
Cleansing  with  Thy  most  precious  blood. 
And  feeding  us  with  angels'  food, 

Making  us  one. 

5  Join  high  and  low,  join  young  and  old, 
lu  love  that  never  waxes  cold  ; 
Under  one  Shepherd,  in  one  fold, 

Make  us  all  one. 

6  0  Spirit  blest,  Who  from  above 
Cam'st  gently  gliding  like  a  dove, 
Calm  all  our  strife,  give  faith  and  love  ; 

Oh  make  us  one ! 

7  0  Trinity  in  Unity, 

One  only  God,  in  Persons  Thi'ee, 
Dwell  ever  in  our  hearts  ;  like  Thee 
May  we  be  one. 

8  So,  when  the  world  shall  pass  away, 
May  we  awake  with  joy  and  say, 

'  Now  in  the  bliss  of  endless  day 

We  all  are  one.      Amen. 
152 


509  CM. 

1  What  time  the  evening  shadows  fall 

Around  the  Church  on  earth, 
When  darker  forms  of  doubt  appal. 
And  new  false  lights  have  birth  ; 

Then  closer  should  her  faithful  band 

For  truth  together  hold. 
Hell's  last  devices  to  withstand. 

And  safely  guard  her  fold. 

2  O  Father,  in  that  hour  of  fear 

Fail  not  Thy  Church  to  keep, 
Thy  altar  to  the  last  to  rear. 
And  feed  Thy  fainting  sheep  : 

May  she  the  holy  truths  attest, 

Apostles  taught  of  yore. 
Nor  quit  the  faith  by  saints  confest, 

But  love  it  more  and  more. 

3  0  Christ,  Who  for  Thy  flock  didst  pray, 

That  all  might  be  as  one. 

Unite  us  all  ere  fades  the  day. 

Thou  sole-begotten  Son  : 

The  East,  the  West,  together  bind 

In  love's  unbroken  chain  ; 
Give  each  one  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind, 

One  glory,  and  one  gain. 

4  O  Spirit,  Lord  of  light  and  life. 

The  Church  with  strength  renew, 
Compose  the  angry  voice  of  strife, 
All  jealousies  subdue : 

Do  Thou  in  ever-quickening  streams 

Upon  Thy  saints  descend. 
And  warm  them  with  reviving  beams, 

And  guide  them  to  the  end. 

5  Great  Three  in  One,  great  One  in  Three, 

Our  hymns  of  prayer  receive. 
And  teach  us  all  from  sin  to  flee. 
And  live  as  we  believe : 

So,  pure  in  faith,  our  thoughts  and  speech 
And  acts  that  faith  shall  own  ; 

So  shall  we  to  Thy  presence  reach. 
And  know  as  we  are  known.     Amen. 


510 


11.11.11.5. 


1  Lord  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our  salvation. 
Star  of  our  night,  and  hope  of  every  nation, 
Hear  and  receive  Thy  Church's  supplication, 
Lord  God  almighty. 


GENERAL. 


2  See   round  Thine  Ark  the  hungry  billows 

curling! 
See  how  Thy  foes  their  banners  are  unfurling ! 
Lord,  while  their  darts  envenomed  they  are 

hurling, 

Thou  canst  preserve  us. 

3  Lord,  Thou  canst  help  when  earthly  armor 

faileth ; 
Lord,  Thou  canst  save  when  deadly  sin  as- 

saileth ; 
Lord,  o'er  Thy  Rock  nor  death  nor  hell  pre- 

vaileth  : 

Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord ! 

4  Peace  in  our  hearts,  our  evil  thoughts  as- 

suaging, 

Peace   in   Thy  Church,  where  brothers  are 
engaging. 

Peace,  when  the  world  its  busy  war  is  wag- 
ing ; 

Calm  Thy  foes  raging! 

5  Grant  us  Thy  help  till  backward  they  are 

driven ; 
Grant  them  Thy  truth,  that  they  may  be 

forgiven; 
Grant  peace  on  eartii,  and  after  we  have 

striven, 

Peace  in  Thy  heaven.     Amen. 


511 


L.M. 


1  Almighty  God,  Whose  only  Son 
O'er  sin  and  death  the  triumph  won, 
And  ever  lives  to  intercede 

For  souls  who  Thy  sweet  mercy  need ; 

2  In  His  dear  Name  to  Thee  we  pray 
For  all  who  err  and  go  astray, 
For  sinners,  whei-esoe'er  they  be, 
Who  do  not  serve  and  honor  Thee. 

3  And  some  within  Thy  sacred  fold, 
To  holy  things  are  dead  and  cold, 
And  waste  the  precious  hours  of  life 
In  selfish  ease,  or  toil,  or  strife; 

4  And  many  a  quickened  soul  within 
There  lurks  the  secret  love  of  sin, 
A  wayward  will,  or  anxious  fears, 
Or  lingering  taint  of  bygone  years: 


5  Oh,  give  repentance  true  and  deep 
To  all  Thy  lost  and  wandering  sheep ! 
And  kindle  in  their  hearts  the  fire 
Of  holy  love  and  pure  desire : 

6  That  so  from  angel  hosts  above 
May  rise  a  sweeter  song  of  love, 
And  we,  with  all  the  blest,  adore 

Thy  Name,  0  God,  for  evermore.     Amen. 


512 


Gs. 


1  Thy  kingdom  come,  0  God! 

Thy  reign,  0  Christ,  begin! 
Break  with  Thine  iron  rod 
The  tyrannies  of  sin! 

2  Where  is  Thy  rule  of  peace, 

And  purity,  and  love  ? 
When  shall  all  hatred  cease, 
As  in  the  realms  above? 

3  When  comes  the  promised  time 

That  war  shall  be  no  more, 
Oppression,  lust,  and  crime 
Shall  flee  Thy  face  before? 

4  We  pray  Thee,  Lord,  arise, 

And  come  in  Thy  great  might ; 
Revive  our  longing  eyes, 

Which  languish  for  Thy  sight. 

5  O'er  heathen  lands  afar 

Thick  darkness  broodeth  yet : 
Arise,  0  morning  Star, 
Arise,  and  never  set.     Amen. 


513 

1 


6.6.4.6.6.6.4, 


Thou,  Whose  almighty  word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 

And  took  their  flight ; 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray, 
And,  where  the  Gospel  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray,' 

Let  there  be  light ! 


2  Thou  Who  didst  come  to  bring 
On  Thy  redeeming  wing 

Healing  and  sight. 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind. 
Sight  to  the  inly-blind. 
Oh,  now.  to  all  mankind. 
Let  there  be  light ! 

153 


GENERAL. 


3  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-ijivino;,  hol_y  Dove, 

Speed  forth  Thy  tiight ! 
Move  on  the  waters'  face. 
Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace, 
And,  in  earth's  darkest  place 

Let  there  be  light  ! 

4  Holy  and  blessed  Three, 
Glorious  Trinity, 

Wisdom,  Love,  Might; 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tide, 
Rolling  in  fullest  pride. 
Through  the  world,  far  and  wide. 

Let  there  be  light  !  Amen. 


514  7s. 

1  Hark!  the  song  of  Jubilee, 

Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar  : 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea, 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore. 

Alleluia !  for  the  Lord 

God  omnipotent  shall  reign; 

Alleluia !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

2  Alleluia!    Hark!  the  sound, 

■    From  the  depths  unto  the  skies, 
Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 
All  creation's  harmonies  : 

See  Jehovah's  banners  furled  ; 

Sheathed  His  sword  ;    He  speaks  :  'tis 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world       [done, 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  His  Son. 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway; 
He  shall  reign,  when,  like  a  scroll. 
Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away: 

Then  the  end  ;  beneath  His  rod 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall ; 
Alleluia!     Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ  is  all  in  all.     Amen. 


515 


G.6.G.6.8.8. 


1  Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow ! 
The  gladly  solemn  sound; 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 
To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  : 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home! 
154 


2  Jesus,  our  great  High-Priest, 

Hath  full  atonement  made ; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ! 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad! 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home! 

3  Extol  the  Lamb  of  God! 

The  all-atoning  Lamb  ; 
Redemption  in  His  blood 

Throughout  the  workl  proclaim ! 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home! 

516  0.6.4(3.0.6.4 

1  Loi-d  of  all  power  and  might. 
Father  of  love  and  light. 

Speed  on  Thy  word ! 
Oh,  let  the  Gospel  sound 
All  the  wide  world  around, 
Wherever  man  is  found! 

God  speed  His  word ! 

2  Hail,  blessed  Jubilee  ! 
Thine,  Lord,  the  glory  be  ; 

Alleluia  ! 
Thine  was  the  mighty  plan; 
From  Thee  the  work  began  ; 
Away  with  praise  of  man ! 

Glory  to  God  ! 

3  Lo,  what  embattled  foes. 
Stern  in  their  hate,  opjjose 

God's  holy  word ! 
One  for  His  truth  we  stand, 
Strong  in  His  own  right  hand, 
Firm  as  a  mai"tyr-band : 

God  shield  His  word! 

4  Onward  shall  be  our  course, 
Despite  of  fraud  or  force  ; 

God  is  before. 
His  words  ere  long  shall  run 
Free  as  the  noon-day  sun  ; 
His  purpose  must  be  done  : 

God  bless  His  word!     Amen. 

517  7.6. 
1  0  brothers,  lift  your  voices, 

Triumphant  songs  to  raise  ; 
Till  heaven  on  high  rejoices, 
And  earth  is  filled  with  praise. 

Ten  thousand  hearts  are  bounding 
With  holy  hopes  and  free  ; 

The  Gospel  trump  is  sounding. 
The  trump  of  Jubilee. 


GENERAL. 


2  0  Christian  brothers,  glorious 

Shall  be  the  conflict's  close: 
The  cross  hath  been  victorious, 
And  shall  be  o'er  its  foes. 

Faith  is  our  battle-token : 

Our  Leader  all  controls ; 
Our  trophies,  fetters  broken  ; 

Our  captives,  ransomed  souls. 

3  Not  unto  us :  Lord  Jesus, 

To  Thee  all  praise  be  due  ! 
Whose  blood-bought  mercy  frees  us, 
Has  freed  our  brethren  too. 

Not  unto  us  :  in  glory 

The  angels  catch  the  strain. 

And  cast  tlieir  crowns  before  Thee 
Exultingly  again. 

4  Captain  of  our  salvation, 

Thy  presence  we  adore : 
Praise,  glory,  adoration 
Be  Thine  for  evermore! 

Still  on  in  conflict  pressing 

On  Thee  Thy  people  call. 
Thee,  King  of  kings  confessing, 

Thee,  crowning  Lord  of  all.    Amen. 


518 


S.M. 


1  To  bless  Thy  chosen  race. 

In  mercy.  Lord,  incline  ; 
And  cause  the  brightness  of  Thy  face 
On  all  Thy  saints  to  shine  ; 

2  That  so  Thy  wondrous  way 

May  tiirough  the  world  be  known; 
While  distant  lands  their  tribute  pay. 
And  Thy  salvation  own. 

3  Oh,  let  them  shout  and  sing. 

With  joy  and  pious  mii-th! 
For  Thou,  the  righteous  Judge  and  King, 
Shalt  govern  all  the  earth. 

4  Let  difi'ering  nations  join 

To  celebrate  Thy  fame ! 
Let  all  the  world,  0  Lord,  combine 
To  praise  Thy  glorious  Name! 

5  Then  God  upon  our  land 

Shall  constant  blessings  shower  : 
And  all  tlie  world  in  awe  shall  stand 
Of  His  resistless  power. 


519 


S.M. 


1  How  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
Who  stand  on  Sion's  hill  ; 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

3  How  charming  is  their  voice ! 
How  sweet  their  tidings  are  ! 
'  Sion,  behold  thy  Saviour- King! 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here.' 

3  How  hapi^y  are  our  ears 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  fountl! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 

That  see  this  heavenly  light! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice. 

And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  His  arm 

Througii  all  the  earth  abroad : 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  tlieir  God. 


520 


8. 8. 7. 8.  S.  7 


1  Come,  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest  measures 
Sing  of  those  who  spread  the  treasures 

In  the  holy  gospels  shrined! 
Blessed  tidings  of  salvation, 
Peace  on  earth  their  proclamation, 

Love  from  God  to  lost  mankind. 

2  See  the  rivers  four  that  gladden 
With  their  streams  the  better  Eden 

Planted  by  our  Lord  mo^t  dear  ; 
Christ  the  fountain,  these  the  waters  ; 
Drink,  O  Sion's  sons  and  daughters. 

Drink  and  find  salvation  here. 

3  Oh,  that  we.  Thy  truth  confessing. 
And  Thy  holy  word  possessing, 

Jesus,  may  Thy  love  adore! 
Unto  Thee  our  voices  raising. 
Thee  with  all  Thy  ransomed  praising, 

Ever  and  for  evermore.     Amen. 
155 


GENERAL. 


521 


CM. 


1  Upon  the  holy  mount  they  stood 

That  wondrous,  awful  night : 
They  saw,  and  knew  that  it  was  good 
To  see  that  vision  bright. 

2  No  luan  of  sorrows  stands  there  now  ; 

But,  keen  as  lightning- flame. 
The  streams  of  heavenly  radiance  flow 
From  that  transfigured  frame. 

3  Beneath  that  mount  another  scene 

They  saw,  when  morning  smiled  : 
A  father,  torn  with  anguish  keen, 
Sought  mercy  for  his  child. 

4  No  more  tlie  blaze  of  glistering  light 

Enwraps  the  form  divine, 
But  tender  love  and  healing  might 
Around  Him  softly  shine. 

5  He  came  from  houj's  of  rapture  high 

To  care  for  human  woe: 
So  angels  from  God's  presence  fly 
To  succor  men  below. 

6  O  Jesus,  be  our  life  like  Thine  ; 

Blest  labor,  doubly  blest 
By  communings  with  things  divine 
Upon  the  mountain's  crest. 

7  Lord,  we  would  pass  from  houi-s  of  prayer, 

That  lift  our  souls  above, 
To  go  where  want  and  sorrow  are 
With  lowly  deeds  of  love. 

8  Let  no  self-will  within  us  lurk. 

Nor  faithless  sloth  be  there  ; 
But  prayer  give  life  to  all  our  work. 
And  work  crown  all  our  prayer. 

Amen. 


522  8. 

1  All  unseen  the  Master  walketh 

By  the  toiling  servant's  side ; 
Comfortable  words  He  speaketh. 
While  His  hands  uphold  and  guide. 

2  Grief  nor  pain  nor  any  sorrow 

Rends  thy  heart,  to  Him  unknown; 
He  to-day,  and  He  to-morrow, 
Grace  sufficient  gives  His  own. 
156 


3  Holy  strivings  nerve  and  strengthen  ; 
Long  endurance  wins  the  crown : 
When  the  evening  shadows  lengthen, 
Thou  shalt  lay  thy  burden  down. 


523 


1  Not  your  own,  but  His  ye  are, 
Who  has  paid  a  price  untold 
For  your  life,  exceeding  far 

All  earth's  store  of  gems  and  gold  : 

With  the  precious  blood  of  Christ, 
Ransom  treasure  all  unpriced. 
Full  redemption  is  procured. 
Full  salvation  is  assured. 

2  Not  your  own  ;  to  Him  ye  owe 
All  your  life  and  all  your  love; 
Live,  that  ye  His  praise  may  show 
Who  is  yet  all  praise  above. 

Every  day  and  every  hour, 
Every  gift  and  every  power. 
Consecrate  to  Him  alone 
Who  ha,th  claimed  you  for  His  own. 

3  Teach  us.  Master,  how  to  give 
All  we  have  and  are  to  Thee ; 
Grant  us,  Saviour,  while  we  live 
Wholly,  only.  Thine  to  be. 

Henceforth  be  our  calling  high. 
Thee  to  serve  and  glorify ; 
Thine  for  ever,  not  our  own  ; 
Thine  for  ever,  Thine  alone.     Amen. 


[temperance.] 

524 

1  0  Lord,  our  strength  in  weakness, 

We  pray  to  Thee  for  grace; 
For  power  to  fight  the  battle. 
For  speed  to  run  the  race: 

When  Thy  baptismal  waters 
W^ere  poured  upon  our  brow, 

We  then  were  made  Thy  children, 
And  pledged  our  earliest  vow; 

2  We  then  were  sealed  and  hallowed 

By  Thy  life-giving  word  ; 
Were  made  the  Spirit's  temples. 
And  members  of  the  Lord ; 

With  His  own  blood  He  bought  us, 
And  made  the  purchase  sure; 

His  are  we :  may  He  keep  us 
Sober,  and  chaste,  and  pure. 


7.6. 


GENERAL. 


3  Conformed  to  His  own  likeness 

May  we  so  live  and  die. 
That  in  the  grave  our  bodies 
In  holy  peace  may  lie  ; 

And  at  the  resurrection 

Forth  from  those  graves  may  spring. 
Like  to  the  glorious  body 

Of  Christ,  our  Lord  and  King. 

4  The  pure  in  heart  are  blessed, 

For  they  shall  see  the  Lord 
For  ever  and  for  ever 
By  seraphim  adored; 

And  they  shall  drink  the  pleasures, 
Such  as  no  tongue  can  tell. 

From  the  clear  crystal  river. 
And  life's  eternal  well. 


525 


[temperance.] 


L.M. 


1  When,  doomed  to  death,  the  apostle  lay 
At  night  in  Herod's  dungeon  cell, 
A  light  shone  round  him  like  the  day. 
And  from  his  limbs  the  fetters  fell. 

3  A  messenger  from  God  was  there, 

To  break  his  chain  and  bid  him  rise  ; 
And  lo!  the  saint,  as  free  as  air, 
Walked  forth  beneath  the  open  skies. 

3  Chains  yet  more  strong  and  cruel  bind 

The  victims  of  that  deadly  thirst 
Which  drowns  the  soul,  and  from  the  mind 
Blots  the  bright  image  stamped  at  first. 

4  0  God  of  love  and  mercy,  deign 

To  look  on  those  with  pitying  eye 
Who  struggle  with  that  fatal  chain. 
And  send  them  succor  from  on  high ! 

5  Send  down,  in  its  resistless  might. 

Thy  gracious  Spirit,  we  implore. 
And  lead  the  captive  forth  to  light, 

A  rescued  soul,  a  slave  no  more!      Amen. 


626 


[orphans.] 


8s. 


0  Thou,  who  madest  land  and  .sea. 

And  guidest  all,  in  all  their  ways, 
Who  hearest  those  who  bring  to  Thee 

Their  sacrifice  of  prayer  and  praise; 
Oh,  hear  Thy  children  as  they  bring 
Themselves  a  lowly  offerhig! 


3  Great  God,  Who  with  a  Father's  love 
Dost  watch  o'er  all  created  things, 
And  gatherest  all,  below,  above, 

Beneath  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings ; 
Protect,  we  pray  Thee,  now  and  bless 
Thy  children  who  are  fatherless. 

3  Thou  hearest  still  the  eagles'  cry, 

And  notest  e'en  a  sparrow's  fall, 
Thy  listening  ear  doth  heed  on  high. 

And  hearken  to  the  raven's  call ; 
Then,  heavenly  Father,  hear  and  bless 
Thy  children  who  are  fatherless. 

4  Come,  heavenly  Father,  come  to-day. 

For  we  Thy  children  come  to  Thee, 
And  Thou  wilt  never  say  us,  nay! 

If  come  we  in  humility ; 
New-born  in  Thee,  0  Father,  bless 
Thy  children  who  are  fatherless. 

5  Cast  forth  upon  the  bai-ren  strand 

Of  this  lone  world,  to  Thee  we  fly  ; 
In  faith  and  hope,  we  fain  would  stand 

Beneath  Thy  sheltering  arm  for  aye ; 
Stretch  forth  Thy  hand,  and  pitying  bless 
Thy  children  who  are  fatherless. 

6  And  may  we  all  with  joyful  mind 

Our  hearts  as  living  offerings  bring, 
The  first-fruits  of  our  life,  to  find 

A  Father  in  our  heavenly  King  ; 
And  learn  in  life  and  death  to  bless 
Thee,  "  Father  of  the  fatherless."' 

Amen. 


527 


[orphans. 


6s. 


1  Thou  Who  with  dying  lips 
Thy  mother  didst  commend 
Unto  the  tender  care 

Of  Thy  beloved  friend  ; 
Thou  Who  by  Lazarus'  grave 

In  human  grief  didst  groan, 
:  Turn,  Lord,  Thine  eyes  on  those 
Left  in  the  world  alone. 

3  Thou  Who  didst  call  Thy  Twelve 
Their  home  and  friends  to  leave. 
And  in  Thy  kingdom  all. 

Yea,  more  than  all,  receive. 
To  those  bereft  of  all. 

Thy  pitying  love  extend. 
And  let  them  find  in  Thee 

Father,  and  home,  and  friend. 
157 


GENERAL. 


3  Thou  Who  didst  say  of  old, 

'  Thine  orphans  lend  to  Me ; 
Unto  the  fatherless 

I  will  a  Father  be,' 
Thy  promises  are  sure  ; 

Help  us  to  trust  Thee  still ; 
To  those  who  need  Thee  sore, 

That  faithful  word  fulfil. 

4  Thou  Who  in  Thy  still  rest 

Our  dear  ones  safe  dost  keep  ; 
Thou  Who  shalt  bring  them  back 

One  day  from  their  long  sleep. 
Oh,  keep  us  by  Thy  grace, 

That  we  at  last  may  be. 
When  that  bright  morning  dawns, 

At  home  with  them  and  Thee. 

Amen. 


528 


CM. 


1  We  walk  by  faith,  and  not  by  sight ; 

No  gracious  words  we  hear 
From  flim  Who  spake  as  man  ne'er  spake. 
But  we  believe  Him  near. 

2  We  may  not  touch  His  hands  and  side, 

Nor  follow  where  He  trod  ; 
But  in  His  promise  we  rejoice. 
And  cry,  "My  Lord  and  God!  " 

3  Help  then,  0  Lord,  our  unbelief  ; 

And  may  our  faith  abound, 
To  call  on  Thee  when  Thou  art  near. 
And  seek  where  Thou  art  found: 

4  That,  when  our  life  of  faith  is  done, 

In  realms  of  clearer  light 
We  may  behold  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
With  full  and  endless  sight.     Amen. 


529  8s. 

1  0  Light,  Whose  beams  illumine  all 

From  twilight  dawn  to  perfect  day, 
Shine  Thou  befoi-e  the  shadows  fall. 

That  lead  our  wandering  feet  astray: 
At  morn  and  eve  Thy  radiance  pour. 
That  youth  may  love,  and  age  adore. 

2  0  Way,  through  Whom  our  souls  draw  near 

To  yon  eternal  home  of  peace. 
Where  perfect  love  shall  cast  out  fear. 

And  earth's  vain  toil  and  wandering  cease; 
In  .strength  or  weakness  may  we  see 
Our   lieavenward    path,    0    Lord,    through 
Thee. 

158 


3  0  Truth,  before  Whose  shrine  we  bow. 

Thou  priceless  pearl  for  all  who  seek. 
To  Thee  our  earliest  strength  we  vow. 

Thy  love  will  bless  the  pure  and  meek  ; 
When  dreams  or  mists  beguile  our  sight, 
Turn  Thou  our  darkness  into  light. 

4  0  Life,  the  well  that  ever  flows 

To  slake  the  thirst  of  those  that  faint. 
Thy  power  to  bless,  what  seraph  knows? 

Thy  joy  supreme,  what  words  can  paint? 
In  earth's  last  hour  of  fleeting  breath 
Be  Thou  our  conqueror  over  death. 

5  0  Light.  0  Way,  0  Truth,  0  Life, 

0  Jesus,  born  mankind  to  save. 
Give  Thou  Thy  peace  in  deadliest  strife; 

Shed  Thou  Thy  calm  on  stormiest  wave ; 
Be  Thou  our  hope,  our  joy,  our  dread. 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead.     Amen. 


530  CM. 

1  Thou  art  the  Way,  to  Thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek. 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth,  Thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life,  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm  ; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 


4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life; 
Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow.     Amen. 


531 


[spring.] 


P.M. 


1  For  all  Thy  love  and  goodness,  so  bountiful 
and  free. 
Thy  Name,  Lord,  be  adored ! 
On   the   wings  of  joyous  praise  our  hearts 
soar  up  to  Thee: 
Glory  to  the  Lord ! 


GENERAL. 


2  The  spring-time  breaks  all  round  about,  wak- 

ing from  winter's  night: 
Thy  Name,  Lord,  be  adored! 
The  sunshine,  like  God's  love,  pours  down  in 

floods  of  golden  light: 
Glory  to  the  Lord ! 

3  A  voice  of  joy  is  in  all  the  eartli,  a  voice  is 

in  all  the  air: 
Thy  Name,  Lord,  be  adored! 
All  nature   singeth  aloud  to  God;  there  is 

gladness  everywhere: 
Glory  to  the  Lord! 

4  The  flowers  are  strewn  in  field  and  copse,  on 

the  hill  and  on  the  plain: 
Thy  Name,  Lord,  be  adored! 
The  soft  air  stirs  in  the  tender  leaves  that 
clothe  the  trees  again : 
Glory  to  the  Lord ! 

5  The  works  of  Thy  hands  are  very  fair;  and 

for  all  Thy  bounteous  love, 
Thy  Name,  Lord,  be  adored! 
But  what,  if  this  world  is  so  fair,  is  the  bet- 
ter land  above  ? 
Glory  to  the  Lord! 

6  Oh,  to  awake  from  death's  short  sleep,  like 

the  flowers  from  their  wintry  grave! 
Thy  Name,  Lord,  be  adored! 
And   to  rise  all   glorious  in  the  day  when 

Christ  shall  come  to  save ! 
Glory  to  the  Lord ! 

7  Oh,  to  dwell  in  that  happy  land,  where  the 

heart  cannot  choose  but  sing! 
Thy  Name,  Lord,  be  adored! 
And  where  the  life  of  the  blessed  ones  is  a 

beautiful  endless  Spring! 
Glorv  to  the  Lord!     Amen. 


532 


[summer.] 


6.5. 


1  Summer  suns  are  glowing 

Over  land  and  sea, 

Happy  light  is  flowing 

Bountiful  and  free. 

Everything  rejoices 
In  the  mellow  rays, 

All  earth's  thousand  voices 
Swell  the  psalm  of  praise. 


2  God's  free  mercy  streameth 

Over  all  the  world, 
And  His  banner  gleameth 
Everywhere  unfurled. 

Broad  and  deep  and  glorious 
As  the  heaven  above, 

Shines  in  might  victorious 
His  eternal  love. 

3  Lord,  upon  our  blindness 

Thy  pure  radiance  pour; 
For  Thy  loving-kindness 
Make  us  love  Thee  more. 

And  when  clouds  are  drifting 

Dark  across  our  sky, 
Then,  the  veil  uplifting, 

Father,  be  Thou  nigh. 

4  We  will  never  doubt  Thee, 

Though  Thou  veil  Thy  light: 
Life  is  dark  without  Thee  ; 
Death  with  Thee  is  bright. 

Light  of  light  I  shine  o'er  us 

On  our  pilgrim  way; 
Go  Thou  still  before  us 

To  the  endless  dav.     Amen. 


533 


[autumn.] 


7.6. 


1  The  year  is  swiftly  waning; 

The  summer  days  are  past: 
And  life,  brief  life,  is  speeding ; 
The  end  is  nearing  fast. 

2  The  ever-changing  seasons 

In  silence  come  and  go  ; 
But  Thou,  eternal  Father, 

No  time  or  change  canst  know. 

3  Oh.  pour  Thy  grace  upon  us, 

That  we  may  worthier  be. 
Each  year  that  passes  o'er  us. 
To  dwell  in  heaven  with  Thee ! 

4  Behold  the  bending  orchards 

With  bounteous  fruit  are  crowned; 
Lord,  in  our  hearts  more  richly 
Let  heavenly  fruits  abound. 

5  Oh,  by  each  mercy  sent  us. 

And  by  each  grief  and  pain, 
By  blessings  like  the  sunshine, 
And  sorrows  like  the  rain, 
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GENERAL. 


6  Oui"  barren  hearts  make  fruitful 
With  every  goodly  grace, 
That  we  Thy  Name  may  hallow, 
And  see  at  last  Thy  face.     Amen. 


534 


CM. 


1  0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast 
And  our  eternal  home  : 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  Thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure ; 
Sufficient  is  Thine  arm  alone. 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  A  thousand  ages  in  Thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away ; 
They  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

6  O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Be  Thou  our  guard  while  life  shall  last, 
And  our  eternal  home.     Amen. 


535 


P.M. 


'  Soon  and  for  ever  : ' 

Such  promise  our  trust, 
Though  ashes  to  ashes. 

And  dust  unto  dust  ; 
'  Soon  and  for  ever ' 

Our  union  shall  be 
Made  perfect,  our  glorious 

Redeemer,  in  Thee ; 
When  the  sins  and  the  sorrows 

Of  time  shall  be  o'er. 
Its  pangs,  and  its  partings 

Remembered  no  more. 
Where  life  cannot  fail,  and  where 

Death  cannot  sever, 
Christians  with  Christ  shall  be 

'  Soon  and  for  ever. ' 
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'  Soon  and  for  ever  ' 

The  breaking  of  day 
Shall  drive  all  the  night-clouds 

Of  sorrow  away ; 
'  Soon  and  for  ever ' 

We'll  see  as  we're  seen, 
And  learn  the  deep  meaning 

Of  things  that  have  been: 
Wlien  fightings  without  us. 

And  fears  from  within, 
Shall  weary  no  more  in 

The  warfare  of  sin  ; 
Where  fears,  and  where  tears,  and  where 

Death  shall  be  never, 
Christians  with  Christ  shall  be 

'  Soon  and  for  ever. ' 

'  Soon  and  for  ever ' 

The  work  shall  be  done  ; 
The  warfare  accomplished, 

The  victory  won : 
'  Soon  and  for  ever  ' 

The  soldier  lays  down 
His  sword  for  a  harp,  and 

His  cross  for  a  crown : 
Then  droop  not  in  sorrow. 

Despond  not  in  fear; 
A  glorious  to-morrow 

Is  brightening  and  near; 
When  (blessed  reward  of  each 

Faithful  endeavor) 
Christians  with  Christ  shall  be 

'  Soon  and  for  ever.'     Amen. 


536 


7s. 


1  When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe. 
When  our  bitter  tears  o'erflovv, 
When  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  dear, 
•lesus.  Son  of  Mary,  hear  ! 

2  Thou  our  throbbing  flesh  hast  worn, 
Thou  our  mortal  griefs  hast  borne, 
Thou  hast  shed  the  human  tear  ; 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear  ! 

3  When  the  solemn  death-bell  tolls 
For  our  own  departing  souls. 
When  our  final  doom  is  near, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear  ! 

4  Thou  hast  bowed  the  dying  head. 
Thou  the  blood  of  life  hast  shed, 
Thou  hast  filled  a  mortal  bier  ; 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear  ! 


GENERAL— PROCESSIONALS. 


5  When  the  heart  is  sad  within 
With  the  thought  of  all  its  sin, 
When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  fear, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear  ! 

6  Thou  the  shame,  the  grief,  hast  known, 
Though  the  sins  were  not  Thine  own  ; 
Thou  hast  deigned  their  load  to  bear  ; 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear  !    Amen. 


537 


S.M. 


1  Oh,  where  shall  rest  be  found, 
Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean -depths  to  sound. 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

3  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  ; 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live. 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years, 
And  all  that  life  is  love 

4  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  ; 
Oh,  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  tleath  ! 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun. 
Lest  we  be  banished  from  Thy  face. 
For  evermore  undone. 

6  Here  would  we  end  our  quest: 

Alone  are  found  in  Thee 
The  life  of  perfect  love,  the  rest 
Of  immortality. 


538 


L.M. 


1  For  Thee,  0  God,  our  constant  praise 

In  Siou  waits,  Thy  chosen  seat; 
Our  promised  altars  there  we'll  raise, 
And  all  our  zealous  vows  complete. 

2  Thou.  Who  to  every  humble  prayer 

Dost  always  bend  Thy  listening  ear, 
To  Thee  shall  all  mankind  repair. 
And  at  Thy  gracious  throne  appear. 
11 


3  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 
To  stop  Thy  flowing  mercy  try ; 
Whilst  Thou  o'erlook'st  the  guilty  stain, 
And  washest  out  the  crimson  dye. 


4  Blest  is  the  man  who,  near  Thee  placed. 
Within  Thy  sacred  dwelling  lives  ! 
'Tis  there  abundantly  we  taste 
The  vast  delights  Thy  tem])le  gives. 


VIII.   Processionals. 


539 


P.M. 


We  march,  we  march  to  victory! 

With  the  cross  of  the  Lord  before  us, 
With  His  loving  eye  looking  down  from  the 
sky, 

And  His  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 


1  We  come  in  the  might  of  the  Lord  of  light. 
In  reverent  ti'ain  to  meet  Him  ; 
And  we  put  to  flight  the  armies  of  night. 
That  the  sons  of  the  day  may  greet  Him. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 


2  Our  sword  is  the  Spirit  of  God  on  high, 
Our  helmet  is  His  salvation, 
Our  banner  the  Cross  of  Calvary, 
Our  watchword,  the  Incarnation. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 


And  the  choir  of  angels  with  song  awaits 

Our  march  to  the  golden  Sion ; 
For  our  Captain  has  broken  the  brazen  gates, 

And  burst  the  bars  of  iron. 
We  march,  we  mai'ch,  etc. 


4  Then  onward  we  march,  our  arms  to  prove. 
With  the  banner  of  Christ  before  us. 
With   His  eye  of   love  looking  down   from 
above. 
And  His  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 

We  march,  we  march  to  victory  ! 

With  the  cross  of  the  Lord  before  us, 
With  His  loving  eye  looking  down  from  the 
sky, 
And  His  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 
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PROCESSIONALS. 


540 


6.5. 


Brightly  gleams  our  banner 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 

To  their  home  on  high. 
Journeying  o'er  the  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  pray, 
And  with  hearts  united 
Take  our  heavenward  way. 
Brightly  gleams  our  banner 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high. 


2  Jesus,  Lord  and  Master, 

At  Thy  sacred  feet, 
Here  with  hearts  rejoicing 

See  Thy  children  meet : 
Often  have  we  left  Thee, 

Often  gone  astray  ; 
Keep  us,  mighty  Saviour, 

In  the  narrow  way. 

Brightly  gleams,  etc. 

3  All  our  days  direct  us 

In  the  way  we  go. 
Lead  us  on  victorious 

Over  every  foe  : 
Bid  Thine  angels  shield  us 

When  the  storm-clouds  lower, 
Pardon,  Lord,  and  save  us 

In  the  last  dread  hour. 

Brightly  gleams,  etc. 

4  Then  with  saints  and  angels 

May  we  join  above. 
Offering  prayers  and  praises 

At  Thy  throTie  of  love; 
When  the  toil  is  over. 

Then  come  rest  and  peace, 
Jesus  in  His  beauty, 

Songs  that  never  cease. 

Brightly  gleams,  etc. 


541  8.7. 

1  Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  anthem: 
Cleave  the  skies  witli  shouts  of  praise ; 
Sing  to  Him  Who  brought  salvation. 
Wondrous  in  His  works  and  ways; 
God  eternal.  Word  incarnate, 

Whom  the  heaven  of  heavens  obeys, 
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2  Ere  He  raised  the  lofty  mountains, 

Formed  the  sea,  or  spread  the  sky, 
Love  eternal,  free  and  boundless, 

Moved  the  Lord  of  life  to  die; 
Foreordained  the  Prince  of  princes 

For  the  throne  of  Calvary. 

3  Now  above  the  sapphire  pavement, 

High  in  unapproached  light, 
Lo  !     He  lives  and  reigns  for  ever, 

Victor  after  hard-won  fight. 
Where  the  song  of  the  redeemed 

Rings  unceasing  day  and  night. 

4  Yet  this  earth  He  still  remembers. 

Still  by  Him  the  flock  are  fed : 
Yea,  He  gives  them  food  immortal. 

Gives  Himself,  the  living  Bread: 
Leads  them  where  the  precious  fountain 

From  the  smitten  Rock  is  shed. 


5  Trust  Him  then,  ye  fainting  pilgrims! 

Who  shall  pluck  you  from  His  hand? 
Pledged  He  stands  for  your  salvation, 

Pledged  to  give  the  jn'omised  land. 
Where  among  the  ransomed  nations 

Ye  too  round  His  throne  shall  stand. 


542 


6.5. 


1  On  our  way  rejoicing, 
As  we  homeward  move, 
Hearken  to  our  praises. 
0  Thou  God  of  love  ! 
Is  there  grief  or  sadness  ? 

Thine  it  cannot  be ! 
Is  our  sky  beclouded? 

Clouds  are  not  from  Thee! 
On  our  way  rejoicing, 

As  we  homeward  move, 
Hearken  to  our  praises, 
0  Thou  God  of  love! 


If  with  honest-liearted 

Love  for  God  and  man, 
Day  by  day  Thou  find  us 

Doing  what  we  can. 
Thou  VYho  giv'st  the  seed-time 

Wilt  give  large  increase. 
Crown  the  head  with  blessings, 

Fill  the  heart  with  peace. 

On  our  way  rejoicing,  etc. 


PROCESSIONALS. 


3  On  our  way  rejoicing 

Gladly  let  us  go, 
Conquered  hath  our  Leader, 

Vanquished  is  our  foe  ! 
Christ  without,  oui-  safety, 

Christ  within,  our  joy; 
Who,  if  we  be  faithful, 

Can  our  hope  destroy  ? 

On  our  way  rejoicing,  etc. 

4  Unto  God  the  Father 

Joyful  songs  we  sing; 
Unto  God  the  Saviour 

Thankful  hearts  we  bring; 
Unto  God  the  Spirit 

Bow  we  and  adore. 
On  our  way  rejoicing 

Now  and  evermore! 

Ou  our  way  rejoicing,  etc. 


543 


6.5, 


Part  I. 

1  Forward !  be  our  watchword. 

Steps  and  voices  joined; 
Seek  the  things  before  us, 

Not  a  look  behind  : 
Burns  the  fiery  pillar 

At  our  army's  head  ; 
Who  shall  dream  of  shrinking. 
By  our  Captain  led? 

Forward  through  the  desert  ! 
Through  the  toil  and  fight : 
Jordan  flows  before  us  ; 
Sion  beams  with  light. 

2  Glories  upon  glories 

Hath  our  God  prepared, 
By  the  souls  that  love  Him 

One  day  to  be  shared ; 
Eye  hath  not  beheld  them. 

Ear  hath  never  heard  ; 
Nor  of  these  hath  uttered 
Thought  or  speech  a  word  ; 
Forward  !  marching  eastward 
Where  the  heaven  is  bright, 
Till  the  veil  be  lifted, 
Till  our  faith  be  sight. 

3  Far  o'er  yon  horizon 

Rise  the  city  towers, 
Where  our  God  abideth  ; 
That  fair  home  is  ours  : 


Flash  the  streets  with  jasper. 
Shine  the  gates  with  gold  ; 
Flows  the  gladdening  river 
Shedding  joys  untold. 
Tliither,  onward  thithei-, 
Li  the  Spirit's  might  ! 
Pilgrims  to  your  country, 
Forward  into  light  ! 

Part  II. 

4  Into  God's  high  temple 

Onward  as  we  press, 
Beauty  spreads  around  us, 

Born  of  hobness; 
Arch,  and  vault,  and  carving. 

Lights  of  varied  tone: 
Softened  words  and  holy. 
Prayer  and  praise  alone  : 
Every  thought  upraising 

To  our  city  bright, 
Where  the  tribes  assemble 
Round  the  throne  of  light. 

5  Nought  that  city  needeth 

Of  these  aisles  of  stone  : 
Where  the  Godhead  dwelleth, 

Temple  there  is  none  : 
All  the  saints,  that  ever 

In  these  courts  have  stood. 
Are  but  babes,  and  feeding 
On  the  children's  food. 
Ou  through  sign  and  token  ! 

Stars  amidst  the  night ; 
Forward  through  the  darkness  ! 
Forward  into  light! 

6  To  the  eternal  Father 

Loudest  anthems  raise : 
To  the  Son  and  Spirit 

Echo  songs  of  j^raise: 
To  the  Lord  of  glory. 

Blessed  Three  in  One, 
Be  by  men  and  angels 
Endless  honor  done. 
Weak  are  earthly  praises. 

Dull  the  songs  of  night  : 
Forward  into  triumph  ! 
Forward  into  liarht  1 


544 


Through  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow 
Onward  goes  the  pilgrim  band, 

Singing  songs  of  expectation, 
Marching  to  the  promised  land. 
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PROCESSIONALS. 


Clear  before  us  through  the  darkness 
Gleams  and  burns  the  guiding  light: 

Brother  clasps  the  hand  of  brother, 
Stepping  fearless  through  the  night. 


3  One,  the  light  of  God's  own  presence, 
O'er  His  ransomed  people  shed. 
Chasing  far  the  gloom  and  terror, 
Brightening  all  the  path  we  tread: 

One,  the  object  of  our  journey. 
One,  the  faith  which  never  tires, 

One,  the  earnest  looking  forward, 
One,  the  hope  our  God  inspires. 


3  One,  the  strain  the  lips  of  thousands 
Lift  as  from  the  heai't  of  one ; 
One  the  conflict,  one  the  peril, 
One,  the  march  in  God  begun : 

One,  the  gladness  of  rejoicing 
On  the  far  eternal  shore. 

Where  the  one  almighty  Father 
Reigns  in  love  for  evermore. 


4  Onward  therefore,  pilgrim  brothers  ! 
Onward,  with  the  Cross  our  aid ! 
Bear  its  shame,  and  fight  its  battle, 
Till  we  rest  beneath  its  shade ! 

Soon  shall  come  the  great  awaking; 

Soon  the  rending  of  the  tomb; 
Then,  the  scattering  of  all  shadows, 

And  the  end  of  toil  and  gloom ! 


545 


8.7. 


In  the  Name  of  God  the  Father, 
In  the  Name  of  God  the  Son, 

In  the  Name  of  God  the  Spirit, 
One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One ; 

In  the  Name  which  highest  angels 
Speak  not  ere  they  veil  their  face, 

Crying,  "Holy,  holy,  holy," 
Come  we  to  this  sacred  place. 


Lo,  in  wondrous  condescension, 
Jesus  seeks  His  altar-throne ; 

Though  in  lowly  symbols  hidden. 
Faith  and  love  His  presence  own. 
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When  the  Lord  His  temple  visits. 
Let  the  listening  earth  be  still ; 

May  the  Spirit's  sweet  indwelling 
Each  believing  heart  fulfil. 

3  Here,  in  figure  represented. 

See  the  Passion  once  again ; 

Here  behold  the  Lamb  most  holy, 

As  for  our  redemption  slain ; 

Here  the  Saviour's  body  broken, 
Here  the  blood  which  Jesus  shed. 

Mystic  food  of  life  eternal, 

See  for  our  refreshment  spread. 

4  Here  shall  highest  praise  be  offered, 

Here  shall  meekest  prayer  be  poured. 
Here,  with  body,  soul,  and  spirit, 
God  incarnate  be  adored. 

Holy  Jesus,  for  Thy  coming 

May  Thy  love  our  hearts  prepare ; 

Thine  we  fain  would  have  them  wholly  ; 
Enter,  Lox'd,  and  tarry  there.    Amen. 


546 


8.7. 


1  Sing,  ye  faithful  !  sing  with  gladness! 

Wake  your  noblest,  sweetest  strain! 
With  the  praises  of  your  Saviour 

Let  His  house  resound  again ! 
Him  let  all  your  music  honor, 

And  your  songs  exalt  His  reign ! 

2  Sing  how  He  came  forth  from  heaven. 

Bowed  Himself  to  Bethlehem's  cave. 
Stooped  to  wear  the  servant's  vesture. 

Bore  the  pain,  the  cross,  the  grave, 
Passed  within  the  gates  of  darkness, 

Thence  His  banished  ones  to  save ! 

3  So  He  tasted  death  for  all  men, 

He  of  all  mankind  the  Head, 
Sinless  one  among  the  sinful. 

Prince  of  life  among  the  dead : 
So  He  wrought  the  full  redemption, 

And  the  captor  captive  led. 

4  Now  on  high ,  yet  ever  with  us. 

From  His  Father's  throne,  the  Son 
Rules  and  guides  the  world  He  ransomed, 

Till  the  appointed  work  be  done. 
Till  He  see,  renewed  and  perfect. 

All  things  gathered  into  one. 


PROCESSIONALS. 


5  Day  of  promised  restitution  ! 
Fruit  of  all  His  sorrows  past! 
When  the  crown  of  His  dominions 
He  before  the  throne  shall  cast, 
And  throughout  the  wide  creation 
God  be  "all  in  all ''  at  last. 


547 


7s. 


1  Forward  go  in  glad  accord, 
Ye  who  know  your  risen  Lord! 
Let  the  strain  of  fervent  love 
Lift  each  drooping  heart  above  I 
Dark  and  troublous  though  the  day, 
Cast  unworthy  care  away ! 

Trust  in  Him  Whose  Inighty  hand 
Guards  the  Church  and  rules  the  land! 

2  Forward  still !  and  let  the  strain 
Tell  of  triumph  yet  again ! 

For  the  Lord,  Who  reigns  on  high, 

Leads  His  own  to  victory: 

Through  the  world's  opposing  might, 

Through  the  gathering  gloom  of  night, 

Strong  in  faith,  let  holy  song 

Cheer  us  as  we  march  along. 

3  Forward  go !  despond  no  more ! 
Jesus  calls,  and. goes  before. 

He  will  guard  His  chosen  Bride, 
He  will  never  leave  her  side: 
Kingdoms  flourish  and  decay, 
Heaven  and  earth  will  pass  away; 
Evermore  the  Church  shall  raise 
Songs  of  triumph,  joy,  and  praise. 

4  Forward  go !  the  saints  above 
Still  prolong  the  strain  of  love; 
Soon  may  we,  within  the  gate, 
See  with  them  our  King  in  state: 
There  will  He  His  choir  unite. 
All  arrayed  in  robes  of  white; 
There  will  songs  of  purest  joy 
All  their  blissful  life  employ. 


548 


6.5. 


Saviour,  blessed  Saviour, 

Listen  while  we  sing  ; 
Hearts  and  voices  raising 

Praises  to  our  King. 
All  we  have  we  offer. 

All  we  hope  to  be, 
Body,  soul,  and  spirit, 

All  we  yield  to  Thee. 


3  Nearer,  ever  nearer, 

Christ,  we  draw  to  Thee, 
Deep  in  adoration 

Bending  low  the  knee  : 
Thou  for  our  redemption 

Cam'st  on  earth  to  die  : 
Thou,  that  we  might  follow, 

Hast  gone  up  on  high. 

3  Gi'eat  and  ever  greater 

Are  Thy  mercies  here. 
True  and  everlasting 

Are  the  glories  there ; 
Where  no  pain,  or  sorrow, 

Toil,  or  care,  is  known. 
Where  the  angel  legions 

Circle  round  Thy  throne. 


Clearer  still,  and  clearer, 

Dawns  the  light  from  heaven. 
In  our  sadness  bringing 

News  of  sins  forgiven  ; 
Life  has  lost  its  shadows. 

Pure  the  light  within ; 
Thou  hast  shed  Thy  radiance 

On  a  world  of  sin. 


5  Brighter  still,  and  brighter, 

Glows  the  western  sun. 
Shedding  all  its  gladness 

O'er  our  work  that's  done  : 
Time  will  soon  be  over, 

Toil  and  sorrow  past, 
May  we,  blessed  Saviour, 

Find  a  rest  at  last  ! 


6  Onward,  ever  onward. 

Journeying  o'er  the  road 
Worn  by  saints  before  us, 

Journeying  on  to  God! 
Leaving  all  behind  us, 

May  we  hasten  on, 
Backward  never  looking 

Till  the  prize  is  won. 

7  Bliss,  all  bliss  excelling. 

When  the  ransomed  soul, 
Earthly  toils  forgetting. 

Finds  its  promised  goal; 
Where  in  joys  unheard  of 

Saints  with  angels  sing. 
Never  weary  raising 

Praises  to  their  King. 
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PROCESSIONALS. 


549 


S.M. 


1  Rejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart  ! 

Rejoice,  give  thanlis,  and  sing! 

Your  glorious  banner  wave  on  high, 

The  cross  of  Christ  your  King! 

3  Bright  youth,  and  snow-crowned  age, 

Strong  men  and  maidens  meek  : 

Raise  high  your  free,  exulting  song! 

God's  wondrous  praises  speak ! 

3  With  all  the  angel  choirs. 

With  all  the  saints  of  earth, 
Pour  out  the  strains  of  joy  and  bliss, 
True  rapture,  noblest  mirth! 

4  Your  clear  hosannas  raise, 

And  alleluias  loud! 
Whilst  answering  echoes  upward  float. 
Like  wreaths  of  incense  cloud. 

5  Yes,  on  through  life's  long  path ! 

Still  chanting  as  ye  go  ; 
From  youth  to  age.  by  night  and  day. 
In  gladness  and  in  woe. 

6  Still  lift  your  standard  high ! 

Still  march  in  firm  array! 
As  warriors  through  the  darkness  toil 
Till  dawns  the  golden  day! 

7  At  last  the  march  shall  end  ; 

The  wearied  ones  sliail  rest; 
The  pilgrims  find  their  Father's  house, 
Jerusalem  the  blest. 

8  Then  on,  ye  pure  in  heart! 

Rejoice,  give  thanks,  and  sing ! 

Your  glorious  banner  wave  on  high. 

The  cross  of  Christ  your  King! 


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6.5. 


Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  war. 
With  the  cross  of  .lesus 

Going  on  before ! 
Christ  the  royal  Master 

Leads  against  the  foe  ; 
Forward  into  battle. 
See,  His  banners  go. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marcliing  as  to  war. 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before ! 
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2  At  the  sign  of  triumph 

Satan's  host  doth  fiee; 
On,  then.  Christian  soldiers. 

On  to  victory! 
Hell's  foundations  quiver 

At  the  shout  of  praise ; 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 

Loud  your  anthems  raise! 
Onward,  etc. 

3  Like  a  mighty  army 

Moves  tlie  Church  of  God ; 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod  ; 
We  are  not  divided. 

All  one  body  we. 
One  in  hope  and  doctrine, 

One  in  charity. 
Onward,  etc. 

4  Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain; 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail ; 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 

And  that  cannot  fail. 
Onwai'd,  etc. 


5  Onward,  then,  ye  people! 
Join  our  happy  throng! 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices 

In  the  triumph  song! 
Glory,  laud,  and  honor, 
Unto  Christ  the  King; 
Tliis  through  countless  ages 
Men  and  angels  sing. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers. 

Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before  I 


551 


6.5. 


At  the  Name  of  Jesus 

Every  knee  shall  bow, 
Every  tongue  confess  Him 

King  of  glory  now  : 
'Tis  the  Father's  pleasure 

We  should  call  Him  Lord, 
Who  from  the  beginning 

Was  the  mighty  Word. 


LITANIES. 


2  At  His  voice  creation 

Sprang  at  once  to  sight, 
All  the  angel  faces. 

All  the  hosts  of  liglit, 
Thrones  and  dominations, 

Stars  upon  their  way, 
All  the  heavenly  orders, 

In  their  great  array. 

3  Humbled  for  a  season, 

To  receive  a  Name 
From  the  lips  of  sinners 

Unto  whom  He  came. 
Faithfully  He  bore  it 

Spotless  to  the  last. 
Brought  it  back  victorious, 

When  from  death  He  passed; 

4  Bore  it  up  triumphant. 

With  its  human  light. 
Through  all  ranks  of  creatures, 

To  the  central  height ; 
To  the  throne  of  Godhead, 

To  the  Father's  breast. 
Filled  it  with  the  glory 

Of  that  perfect  rest. 

5  In  your  hearts  enthrone  Him ; 

There  let  Him  subdue 
All  that  is  not  holy, 

All  that  is  not  true  : 
Crown  Him  as  your  Captain 

In  temptation's  hour; 
Let  His  will  enfold  you 

In  its  light  and  power. 

6  Brothers,  this  Lord  Jesus 

Shall  return  again, 
With  His  Father's  glory. 

With  His  angel  train ; 
For  all  wreaths  of  empire 

Meet  upon  His  brow. 
And  our  hearts  confess  Him 

King  of  glory  now. 


Also  the  following: 

345  Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe. 

348  The  Son  of  (jod  goes  forth  to  war. 

349  Go  forward.  Christian  soldier. 
351  O  happy  band  of  pilgrims. 
358  Ancient  of  days. 

362  Thou  art  coming,  0  my  Saviour. 
371  Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed. 
395  Crown  Him  with  many  crowns. 
398  Come  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  come. 


402  Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayers. 

403  Praises  to  Him  Whose  love  has  given. 
406  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord. 

415  Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand. 

419  Oh,  what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be. 

420  Those  eternal  bowers. 
422  Awake,  awake,  O  Sion. 

425  For  thee,  0  dear,  dear  country. 

426  Jerusalem  the  golden. 

427  Blessed  city,  heavenly  Salem. 
429  O  mother  dear,  Jerusalem. 
438  Jesus,  still  lead  on. 

445  Lord  of  all  being  throned  afar. 
451  0  Jesus,  King  most  wonderful. 

457  Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus. 

458  Alleluia!  sing  to  Jesus. 

459  Jesus,  our  risen  King. 

464  0  Saviour,  precious  Saviour. 

472  Praise  my  soul  the  King  of  heaven. 

473  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates. 
477  Sing  praise  to  God  Who  reigns  above. 
499  Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above. 

504  Glorious  things  of  Thee  are  spoken. 

505  Praise  the  Rock  of  our  salvation. 

506  The  Church's  one  foundation. 
517  0  brothers,  lift  your  voices. 


IX.   Citanies. 

LITANY  OF  THE  HOLY  GHOST. 
552  7.7.7.6. 

1  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
Dew  descending  from  above, 
Breath  of  life,  and  tire  of  love  ; 

Hear  us.  Holy  Spirit. 

2  Source  of  strength,  of  knowledge  clear, 
Wisdom,  godliness  sincere. 
Understanding,  counsel,  fear  ; 

Hear  us.  Holy  Spirit. 

3  Source  of  meekness,  love,  and  peace. 
Patience,  pureness,  faith's  increase, 
Hope  and  joy  that  cannot  cease  ; 

Hear  us.  Holy  Spirit. 


4  Spirit  guiding  us  aright. 
Spirit  making  darkness  light, 
Spirit  of  resistless  might  ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 
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LITANIES. 


5  Thou  by  Whom  tlie  Virgin  bore 
Him  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
Sent  our  nature  to  restore  ; 

Hear  us.  Holy  Spirit. 

6  Thou  Whom  Jesus  from  His  throne 
Gave  to  ciieer  and  help  His  own, 
That  they  might  not  be  alone  ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

7  Thou  Whose  grace  the  Church  doth  fill, 
Showing  her  God's  perfect  will, 
Making  Jesus  present  still  ; 

Hear  us.  Holy  Spirit. 

8  Coining  w^ith  Thy  power  to  save, 
Moving  on  baptismal  wave, 
Raising  us  from  sin's  darii  grave  ; 

Hear  us.  Holy  Spirit. 

9  Thou  by  Whom  our  souls  are  fed 
With  the  true  and  living  Bread, 
Even  Him  Who  for  us  bled  ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

10  Ail  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  bestow. 
Gifts  of  wisdom  God  to  know. 
Gifts  of  strength  to  meet  the  foe ; 

Hear  us.  Holy  Spirit. 

11  All  our  evil  passions  kill, 
Bend  aright  our  stubborn  will. 
Though  we  grieve  Thee,  patient  still ; 

Hear  us.  Holy  Spirit. 

12  Come  to  raise  us  when  we  fall, 
And,  when  snares  our  souls  enthrall. 
Lead  us  back  with  gentle  call; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

13  Come  to  strengthen  all  the  weak, 
Give  Thy  courage  to  the  meek, 
Teach  our  faltering  tongues  to  speak  ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

14  Come  to  aid  the  souls  who  yearn 
More  of  truth  divine  to  learn, 
And  with  deeper  love  to  burn  ; 

Hear  us.  Holy  Spirit. 

15  Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way. 
Warn  us  when  we  go  astray, 
Plead  within  us  when  we  pray; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 
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16  Holy,  loving,  as  Thou  art, 

Come,  and  live  within  our  heart ; 
Never  more  from  us  depart ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit.    Amen. 


LITANY  OF  THE  CHURCH. 
553  7.7.7.6. 

1  Jesus,  with  Thy  Church  abide, 
Be  her  Saviour,  Lord,  and  Guide, 
While  on  earth  her  faith  is  tried  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

2  Keep  her  life  and  doctrine  pure. 
Help  her,  patient  to  endure, 
Trusting  in  Thy  promise  sure: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

3  Be  Thou  with  her  all  the  days. 
May  she,  safe  from  error's  ways, 
Toil  for  Thine  eternal  praise : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

4  May  her  voice  be  ever  clear. 
Warning  of  a  judgment  near. 
Telling  of  a  Saviour  dear  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

5  All  her  fettered  powers  release, 
Bid  our  strife  and  envy  cease, 
Grant  the  heavenly  gift  of  peace: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

6  May  she  one  in  doctrine  be. 
One  in  truth  and  charity. 
Winning  all  to  faith  in  Thee: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

'       7  May  she  guide  the  poor  and  blind, 
!  Seek  the  lost  until  she  find, 

And  the  broken-hearted  bind  : 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  lis. 

8  Save  her  love  from  growing  cold. 
Make  her  watchmen  strong  and  bold, 
Fence  her  round.  Thy  peaceful  fold  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

9  May  her  priests  Thy  people  feed. 
Shepherds  of  the  flock  indeed. 
Ready,  where  Thou  call's! ,  to  lead  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 


LITANIES. 


10  Judge  her  not  for  work  undone, 
Judge  her  not  for  fields  unwon. 
Bless  her  works  in  Thee  begun  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

11  For  the  past  give  deeper  shame, 
Make  her  jealous  for  Thy  Name, 
Kindle  zeal's  most  holy  flame: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

12  Raise  her  to  her  calling  high. 
Let  the  nations  far  and  nigh 
Hear  Thy  heralds'  warning  cry: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

13  May  her  lamp  of  truth  be  bright, 
Bid  her  bear  aloft  its  light 
Through  the  realms  of  heathen  night : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

14  May  her  scattered  children  be 
From  reproach  of  evil  free, 
Blameless  witnesses  for  Thee: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

15  Arm  her  soldiers  with  the  c.ross, 
Brave  to  suffer  toil  or  loss. 
Counting  earthly  gain  but  dross  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

16  May  she  holy  triumphs  win. 
Overthrow  the  hosts  of  sin, 
Gather  all  the  nations  in  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

17  May  she  soon  all  glorious  be. 
Spotless  and  from  wrinkle  free. 
Pure,  and  bright,  and  worthy  Thee: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

18  Fit  her  all  Thy  joy  to  share 

In  the  home  Thou  dost  prepare, 
And  be  ever  blessed  there : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Amen. 

LITANY  FOR  CHILDREN. 

554  7.7.7.6. 

1  Jesus,  Saviour  ever  mild. 
Born  for  us  a  little  child 
Of  the  Virgin  undefiled; 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 


2  Jesus,  by  the  Mother-Maid 

In  Thy  swaddling-clothes  arrayed, 
And  within  a  manger  laid; 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

3  Jesus,  at  Whose  infant  feet 
Shepherds,  coming  Thee  to  greet. 
Knelt  to  pay  their  worship  meet; 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

4  Jesus,  unto  Whom  of  yore 
Wise  men,  hastening  to  adore. 
Gold  and  myrrh  and  incense  bore; 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

5  Jesus,  to  Thy  temple  brought. 
Whom,  by  Thy  good  Spirit  taught, 
Simeon  and  Anna  sought ; 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

6  Jesus,  Who  didst  deign  to  flee 
From  King  Herofl's  cruelty 
In  Thy  earliest  infancy ; 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

7  Jesus,  Whom  Thy  mother  found 
'Midst  the  doctors  sitting  round, 
Marvelling  at  Thy  words  profound; 

Hear  jis,  holy  Jesus. 


Part  II. 

8  From  all  pride  and  vain  conceit. 
From  all  spite  and  angry  heat. 
From  all  lying  and  deceit; 

Save  us,  holy  Jesus. 

9  From  all  sloth  and  idleness, 
From  not  caring  for  disti'ess. 
From  all  lust  and  greediness; 

Save  us,  holy  Jesus. 

10  From  refusing  to  obey. 

From  the  love  of  our  own  way, 
From  forgetfulness  to  pray; 
Save  us,  holy  Jesus. 


Part  III. 

11  By  Thy  birth  and  early  years, 
Bv  Thine  infant  wants  and  fears. 
By  Thy  sorrows  and  Thy  tears ; 
Save  us,  holv  Jesus. 
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LITANIES. 


12  By  Thy  pattern  bright  and  pure, 
By  the  pains  Thou  didst  endure 
Our  salvation  to  procure; 

Save  us,  holy  Jesus. 

13  By  Thy  wounds  and  thorn-  crowned  head, 
By  Thy  blood  for  sinners  shed. 

By  Thy  rising  from  the  dead ; 
Save  us,  holy  Jesus. 

14  By  the  Name  we  bow  before, 
Human  Name,  which  evermore 
All  the  hosts  of  heaven  adore  ; 

Save  us,  holy  Jesus. 

15  By  Thine  own  unconquered  might. 
By  Thy  glory  in  the  height, 

By  Thy  mercies  infinite; 

Save  us,  holy  Jesus.     Amen. 


LITANY  FOR   CHILDREN. 

555  7.7.7.6. 

1  Jesus,  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Far  above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Look  on  us  with  loving  eye ; 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

2  Little  children  need  not  fear, 
When  they  know  that  Thou  art  near: 
Thou  dost  love  us,  Saviour  dear; 

Hear  us.  holy  Jesus. 

3  Little  hearts  may  love  Thee  well, 
Little  lips  Thy  love  may  tell. 
Little  hymns  Thy  praises  swell : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

4  Little  lives  may  be  divine. 
Little  deeds  of  love  may  shine, 
Little  ones  be  wholly  Thine : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

5  Jesus,  once  an  infant  small, 
Cradled  in  the  oxen's  stall. 
Though  the  God  and  Lord  of  all : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

6  Once  a  child  so  good  and  fair. 
Feeling  want,  and  toil,  and  care, 
All  that  we  may  have  to  bear: 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 
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7  Jesus,  Thou  dost  love  us  still. 
And  it  is  Thy  holy  will 

That  we  should  be  safe  from  ill : 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

8  Be  Thou  with  us  every  day. 
In  our  work  and  in  our  play, 
When  we  learn  and  when  we  pray  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

9  When  we  lie  asleep  at  night. 
Ever  may  Thy  angels  bright 
Keep  us  safe  till  morning's  light  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

10  Make  us  brave  without  a  fear, 
Make  us  happy,  full  of  cheer. 
Sure  that  Thou  art  always  near  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

11  May  we  prize  our  Christian  name, 
May  we  guard  it  free  from  blame, 
Fearing  all  that  causes  shame  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

12  May  we  grow  from  day  to  day, 
Glad  to  learn  each  holy  way, 
Ever  ready  to  obey  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

13  May  we  ever  try  to  be 
From  our  sinful  tempers  free. 
Pure  and  gentle.  Lord,  like  Thee  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

14  May  our  thoughts  be  undefiled. 
May  our  words  be  true  and  mild. 
Make  us  each  a  holy  child  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

15  Jesus,  Son  of  God  most  high. 
Who  didst  in  a  manger  lie, 
Who  upon  the  cross  didst  die ; 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

16  Jesus,  from  Thy  heavenly  throne. 
Watching  o'er  each  little  one. 
Till  our  life  on  earth  is  done  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

17  Jesus,  Whom  we  hope  to  see 
Calling  us  in  heaven  to  be 
Happy  evermore  with  Thee  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus.     Amen. 


LITANIES. 


LlTxVNY  OF  THE  INCARNATE  LIFE. 

556  7.7.7.5. 

1  Lord  of  mercy  and  of  might, 
Of  mankind  the  life  and  light, 
Maker,  Teacher  infinite, 

Jesus,  heal"  and  save. 

2  Strong  Creator,  Saviour  mild, 
Humbled  to  a  mortal  child, 
Captive,  beaten,  bound,  reviled, 

Jesus,  hear  and  save. 

3  Throned  above  celestial  things. 
Borne  aloft  on  angels'  wings, 
Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings, 

Jesus,  hear  and  save. 

4  Soon  to  come  to  earth  again, 
Judge  of  angels  and  of  men, 
Hear  us  now,  and  hear  us  then, 

Jesus,  hear  and  save.     Amen. 

LITANY  OF  THE  INCARNATE  LIFE. 

557  8.7. 
Part  I. 

1  Pity  on  us.  heavenly  Father, 

For  the  love  of  Jesus  take, 
And  with  Thine  own  Holy  Spirit, 
Save  us  for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 

2  By  the  lowly  cradle  manger 

Over  which  the  angels  spake 
Songs  of  peace,  and  words  of  wonder ; 
Save  us  for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 

3  By  the  tender  human  nature 

He  for  us  did  stoop  and  take. 

All  His  travail,  thirst  and  hunger ; 

Save  us  for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 

4  By  the  tears,  whose  loving  kindness 

From  His  human  eyes  did  brake 
When  He  stood  by  human  sorrow ; 
Save  us  for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 

5  By  the  words,  whose  free  forgiveness 

In  the  dying  thief  did  wake 
Hope  of  Paradise  and  pardon  ; 
Save  us  for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 

6  By  the  thorns,  that  mocking  crowned  Him, 

By  the  bloody  sweat  that  brake 

From  His  brow,  in  bitter  anguish  ; 

Save  us  for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 


7  By  His  limbs  outstretched  and  wounded, 

By  the  cleft  the  spear  did  make. 
By  the  blood  and  by  the  water  ; 
Save  us  for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 

Part  II. 

8  From  a  heart  by  sin  deceived. 

Bent,  with  froward  will,  to  take 
Its  own  downward  course  of  madness; 
Save  us  for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 

9  From  a  soul  whose  death-like  slumber 

Will  not  at  Thy  call  awake. 
But  sleep  on,  nor  heed  its  danger ; 
Save  us  for  Thy  mei'cies'  sake. 

10  From  foul  hands,  and  thoughts  uncleanly 

That  their  resting  place  would  make 
In  the  souls  redeemed  by  Jesus ; 
Save  us  for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 

11  In  the  time  of  tears,  and  laughter. 

When  we  sleep,  and  when  we  wake, 
Rising,  resting,  coming,  going, 
Save  us  for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 

13  In  the  hour  of  our  departure, 

When  life's  lingering  sands  do  shake, 
In  the  grave,  and  Re.st  remaining. 
Save  us  for  Thy  mercies"  sake. 

13  In  the  glorious  Resurrection, 

When  the  dead  in  Christ  awake 
At  the  voice  of  the  archangel. 
Save  us  for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 

14  In  the  dreadful  day  of  Judgment, 

When  the  worlds  before  Thee  quake, 
Plead  our  cause,  0  God  our  Saviour ; 
Save  us  for  Thy  mercies'  sake.     x\men. 


LITANY  OF  THE  INCARNATE  LIFE. 
558  r.7.7.G. 

1  Son  of  God,  for  man  decreed 
To  be  born  the  woman's  Seed, 
Very  God,  and  Man  indeed ; 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

2  Thou  Whose  wisdom  all  things  planned. 
Held  by  Whose  almighty  haml 

All  things  in  their  order  stand  ; 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 
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3  Grod  with  us,  Emmanuel, 
Coming  liere  as  man  to  dwell, 
Saving  us  when  Adam  fell ; 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

4  Saviour,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
Leaving  Thine  eternal  place 

To  restore  our  fallen  race ; 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

5  Image  of  the  God  unseen, 

Still  what  Thou  hadst  ever  been 

Though  in  foi-m  of  infant  mean  ; 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

6  Word,  by  Whom  the  worlds  were  made, 
In  a  lowly  manger  laid, 

Taught  on  earth  a  humble  trade ; 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

7  Jesus,  led  by  love  to  share 

All  the  forms  of  grief  and  care, 
That  we  sinful  mortals  bear; 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

8  Good  Physician,  come  to  cure 
All  the  ills  that  men  endure. 
And  to  make  our  nature  pure; 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

y  Man  of  sorrows,  weak  and  worn 
With  Thy  woes  for  sinners  borne, 
Lest  we  should  for  ever  mouru; 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

10  Shepherd,  Who  Thy  watch  dost  keep. 
Guarding  still  Thy  chosen  sheep 
From  the  spoiler's  malice  deep: 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

n  Lamb,  from  earth's  foundation  slain, 
By  Whose  bitter  stripes  of  pain 
We  are  freed  from  guilty  stain ; 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

13  Only  victim  we  can  plead. 
Our  High-Priest  to  intercede. 
Advocate  in  all  our  need  ; 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

13  Standing  now  before  the  throne. 
Pleading  that  which  can  alone 
For  the  sin  of  man  atone ; 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 
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14  Only  hope  of  those  who  pray, 
Only  help  while  hei'e  we  stay, 
Life  of  those  who  pass  away  ; 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus.     Amen. 


LITANY  OF 

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THE  INCARNATE 


LIFE. 


1  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  heavenly  throne. 

Spare  us,  holy  Trinity. 

2  Thou  Who  leaving  crown  and  throne 
Camest  here,  an  outcast  lone, 

That  Thou  migbtest  save  Thine  own. 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

3  Thou  with  sinners  wont  to  eat. 
Who  with  loving  words  didst  greet 
Mary  weeping  at  Thy  feet. 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

4  Thou  Whose  saddened  look  did  chide 
Peter  when  he  thrice  denied. 

Till  with  bitter  tears  he  cried. 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

5  Thou  Who  hanging  on  the  tree 

To  the  thief  saidst^  "Thou  shalt  be 
To-day  in  Pai'adise  with  Me." 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

6  Thou,  despised,  denied,  refused. 
And  for  man"s  transgressions  bruised, 
Sinless,  yet  of  sin  accused. 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

7  Thou  Who  on  the  cross  didst  reign. 
Dying  there  in  bitter  pain, 
cleansing  with  Thy  blood  our  stain. 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

8  Shepherd  of  the  straying  sheep, 
Comforter  of  them  that  weep. 
Hear  us  crying  from  the  deep. 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

9  That  in  Thy  pure  innocence 
We  may  wash  our  souls'  offence. 
And  find  truest  jienitence. 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesus. 

10  That  we  give  to  sin  no  jilace. 
That  we  never  quench  Thy  grace. 
That  we  ever  seek  Thy  face, 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesus. 


LITANIES. 


11  That  denying  evil  lust, 
Living  godly,  meek,  and  just. 
In  Thee  only  we  may  ti'ust, 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesus. 

12  That  to  sin  for  ever  dead 
We  may  live  to  Thee  instead, 
And  the  narrow  pathway  tread, 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesus. 

13  When  shall  end  the  battle  sore, 
When  our  pilgrimage  is  o'er. 
Grant  Thy  peace  for  evermore. 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesus.    Amen. 


LITANY  OP  PENITENCE. 

560  7.7.7.G. 

Part  I. 

1  Father,  hear  Thy  children's  call: 
Humbly  at  Thy  feet  we  fall. 
Prodigals,  confessing  all  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

2  Christ,  beneath  Thy  Cross  we  blame 
All  our  life  of  sin  and  shame : 
Penitent  we  breathe  Thy  Name : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  grieved  and  tried. 
Oft  forgotten  and  defied, 

Now  we  mourn  our  stubborn  pride: 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

4  Love,  that  caused  us  first  to  be, 
Love,  that  bled  upon  the  tree. 
Love,  that  draws  us  lovingly:  • 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

5  We  Thy  call  have  disobeyed. 
Into  paths  of  sin  have  strayed. 
And  repentance  have  delayed  ; 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

6  Sick,  we  come  to  Thee  for  cure, 
Guilty,  seek  Thy  mercy  sure, 
Evil,  long  to  be  made  pure: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

7  Blind,  we  pray  that  we  may  see. 
Bound,  we  pray  to  be  made  free. 
Stained,  we  pray  for  sanctity: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 


8  Thou  Who  hear'st  each  contrite  sigh, 
Bidding  sinful  souls  draw  nigh, 
Willing  not  that  one  should  die. 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Part  II. 

9  By  the  gracious  saving  call 
Spoken  tenderly  to  all 

Who  have  shared  in  Adam's  fall. 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

10  By  the  nature  Jesus  wore, 

By  the  stripes  and  death  He  bore, 
By  His  life  for  evermore, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

11  By  the  love  that  longs  to  bless. 
Pitying  our  sore  distress, 
Leading  us  to  holiness. 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

12  By  the  love  so  calm  and  strong, 
Patient  still  to  suffer  wrong 
And  our  day  of  grace  prolong, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

13  By  the  love  that  speaks  within. 
Calling  us  to  flee  from  sin, 
And  the  joy  of  goodness  win, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

14  By  the  love  that  bids  Thee  spare, 
By  the  heaven  Thou  dost  prepare, 
By  Thy  promises  to  prayer, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Part  III. 

15  Teach  lis  what  Thy  love  has  borne, 
That  with  loving  sorrow  torn 
Truly  contrite  we  may  mourn  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

16  Gifts  of  light  and  grace  bestow, 
Help  us  to  resist  the  foe, 
Fearing  what  alone  is  woe  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

17  Let  not  sin  within  us  reign. 
May  we  gladly  suffer  pain. 
If  it  purge  away  our  stain  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

18  May  we  to  all  evil  die, 
Fleshly  longings  crucify. 

Fix  our  hearts  and  thoughts  on  high  : 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
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LITANIES. 


19  Grant  us  faith  to  know  Thee  near, 
Hail  Thy  grace.  Thy  judgment  fear, 
And  through  trial  persevere: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

20  Grant  us  hope  from  earth  to  rise, 
And  to  strain  with  eager  eyes 
Towards  the  promised  heavenly  prize: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

21  Grant  us  love  Thy  love  to  own, 
Love  to  live  for  Thee  alone, 

And  the  power  of  grace  make  known  : 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

23  All  our  weak  endeavors  bless. 
As  we  ever  onward  press. 
Till  we  perfect  holiness: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

23  Lead  us  daily  nearer  Thee, 
Till  at  last  Thy  face  we  see, 
Crowned  with  Thine  own  purity: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us.  Ameu. 


LITANY  OF  THE  PASSION. 


561 


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1  Jesus,  Who  for  us  didst  bear 
Scorn  and  sorrow,  toil  and  care, 
Hearken  to  our  lowly  prayer  ; 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

2  By  that  hour  of  agony. 

Spent  whde  Thine  apostles  three 
Slumbered  in  Gethsemane, 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

3  By  the  prayer  Thou  thrice  didst  pray 
That  the  cup  might  pass  away, 

So  Thou  mightest  still  obey, 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

4  By  the  kiss  of  treachery, 

To  Thy  foes  betraying  Thee, 
By  Thy  harsh  captivity. 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

5  By  the  scourging  Thou  hast  boi-ne. 
By  the  purple  roi)e  of  scorn. 

By  the  reed  and  crown  of  thorn, 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 
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6  By  the  insult  of  the  Jews, 

When  Barabbas  they  would  choose, 
And  did  Thee  theirKing  refuse. 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

7  By  Thy  going  forth  to  die, 
When  they  raised  the  wiclied  cry, 
"  Crucify  Him,  crucify!  " 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

8  By  the  cross  which  Thou  didst  bear, 
By  the  cup  they  bade  Thee  sliare, 
Mingled  gall  and  vinegar. 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

9  By  Thy  nailing  to  the  tree, 
By  the  title  over  Thee, 

By  the  gloom  of  Calvary, 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

10  By  the  parting  of  Thy  clothes. 
By  the  mocking  of  Thy  toes. 

As  they  watched  Thy  dying  woes, 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

11  By  Thy  seven  words  then  said. 
By  the  bowing  of  Thy  head. 

By  Thy  numbering  with  the  dead, 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

12  By  the  piercing  of  Thy  side, 
By  the  stream  of  double  tide, 
Blood  and  water,  thence  supplied, 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

13  Cleansing  us  from  outward  sin. 
And  from  evil  thoughts  within. 
That  we  may  true  pureness  win. 

Save  us,  holy  Jesus. 

14  When  temptation  sore  is  rife. 
When  we  faint  amidst  the  strife. 
Thou,  Whose  death  hath  been  our  life, 

Save  us,  holy  Jesus. 

15  While  on  stormy  seas  we  toss, 
Let  us  count  all  things  as  loss. 
But  Thee  enly  on  Thy  cross; 

Save  us,  holy  Jesus. 

16  So,  with  hope  in  Thee  made  fast, 
When  death's  bitterness  is  past, 
We  may  see  Thy  face  at  last ; 

Save  us,  holy  Jesus. 


LITANIES. 


562  7.7.7.6. 

(THE  WORDS  ON  THE  CROSS.) 

Part  I. 

"  Father  forgive  them,  for  they  know  not  what  they 
do."— St.  Luke,  xxiii.  34. 

1  Jesus,  in  Thy  dying  woes, 
Even  while  Thy  life-blood  flows, 
Craving  pardon  for  Thy  foes  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

2  Saviour,  for  our  pardon  sue. 
When  our  sins  Thy  pangs  renew, 
For  we  know  not  what  we  do  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

3  Oh,  may  we,  who  mercy  need, 
Be  like  Thee  in  heart  and  deed, 
When  with  wrong  our  spirits  bleed  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

Part  II. 

"  To-day  shalt  thou  be  with  Me  in  Paradise." 
St.  Luke,  xxiii.  43. 

1  Jesus,  pitying  the  sighs 

Of  the  thief,  who  near  Thee  dies, 
Promising  him  Paradise  : 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

2  May  we,  in  our  guilt  and  shame, 
Still  Thy  love  and  mercy  claim. 
Calling  humbly  on  Thy  Name  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

3  Oh,  remember  us  who  pine. 
Looking  from  our  cross  to  Thine; 
Cheer  our  souls  with  hope  divine  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 


Pakt  III. 

'Woman  behold  thy  Son."     "  Beliold  thy  mother.' 
St.  John,  xix.  2H,  27. 

1  Jesus,  loving  to  the  end 

Her  whose  heart  Thy  sorrows  rend, 
And  Thy  dearest  human  friend  : 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

2  May  we  in  Thy  sorrows  share. 
And  for  Thee  all  peril  dare. 
And  enjoy  Thy  tender  care  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 


8  May  we  all  Thy  loved  ones  be. 
All  one  holy  family, 
Loving  for  the  love  of  Thee  : 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

Part  IV. 

"  My  God,  My  God,  why  hast  Thou  forsaken  Me." 
St.  Matt,  xxvii.  46. 

1  Jesus,  whelmed  in  fears  unknown, 
With  our  evil  left  alone. 

While  no  light  from  heaven  is  shown  : 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

2  When  we  vainly  seem  to  pray, 
And  our  hope  seems  far  away, 
In  the  darkness  be  our  stay  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

8  Though  no  Father  seem  to  hear, 
Though  ire  light  our  spirits  cheer, 
Tell  our  faith  that  God  is  near  : 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 


Part  V. 

"  I  thirst."— St.  John,  xix.  28. 

1  Jesus,  in  Thy  thirst  and  paiti. 

While  Thy  wounds  Thy  life-blood  drain. 
Thirsting  more  our  love  to  gain  : 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

2  Thirst  for  us  in  merer  still ; 
All  Thy  holy  work  fulfil  : 
Satisfy  Thy  loving  will  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

3  May  we  thirst  Thy  love  to  know: 
Lead  us  in  our  sin  and  woe 
Where  the  healing  waters  flow  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

Part  VI. 

"  It  is  finished."— St.  John,  xix.  30. 

1  Jesus,  all  our  ransom  paid, 
All  Thy  Father's  will  obeyed. 
By  Thy  sufferings  perfect  made  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

2  Save  us  in  our  soul's  distress, 
Be  our  help  to  cheer  and  bless, 
While  we  grow  in  holiness  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 
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LITANIES. 


3  Brighten  all  our  heavenward  way, 

DEATH. 

With  an  ever  holier  ray, 
Till  we  pass  to  perfect  day  : 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

Part  VII. 

6  We  are  dying  day  by  day  ; 
Soon  from  earth  we  pass  away ; 
Lord  of  life,  to  Thee  we  pray  : 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

"Father  into  Thy  hands  I  commend  My  Spirit." 
St.  Luke,  xxiii.  46. 

7  Ere  we  hear  the  angel's  call, 

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1  Jesus,  all  Thy  labor  vast. 
All  Thy  woe  and  conflict  past, 
Yielding  up  Thy  soul  at  last : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

2  When  the  death  shades  round  us  lower, 
Guard  us  from  the  tempter's  power, 
Keep  us  in  that  trial  hour  : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

3  May  Thy  life  and  death  supply 
Grace  to  live  and  grace  to  die, 
Grace  to  reach  the  home  on  high. 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

Amen. 


LITANY  OP  THE  FOUR  LAST  THINGS. 
563 

1  Jesus,  life  of  those  who  die. 
Advocate  with  God  on  high, 
Hope  of  immortality: 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

2  Thou  Whose  death  to  mortals  gave 
Power  to  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
Living  now,  from  death  to  save: 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

3  Thou  before  Whose  great  white  throne 
All  our  doings  must  be  shown. 
Pleading  now  for  us  Thine  own : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

4  Thou  Whose  death  was  borne  that  we. 
From  the  power  of  Satan  free. 
Might  not  die  eternally : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

5  Thou  Who  dost  a  place  prepare, 
That  in  heavenly  mansions  fair 
Sinners  may  Thy  glory  share : 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 
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Be  our  Saviour,  be  our  all : 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 


8  Wean  our  hearts  from  things  below ; 
Make  us  all  Thy  love  to  know ; 
Guard  lis  from  our  ghostly  foe  : 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 


9  Shelter  us  with  angel's  wing  ; 
To  our  souls  Thy  pardon  bring  ; 
So  shall  death  have  lost  its  sting 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 


10  In  the  gloom  Thy  light  provide  ; 
Safely  through  the  valley  guide ; 
Thee  we  trust,  for  Thou  hast  died ; 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 


JUDGMENT. 

11  When  Thy  summons  we  obey 
On  the  dreadful  Judgment  day, 
Let  not  fear  our  soul  dismay: 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 


13  While  the  lost  in  terror  fly, 
May  we  see  with  joyful  eye 
Our  redemption  drawing  nigh: 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 


13  May  we  see  Thee  on  Thy  throne 
As  the  Saviour  we  have  known, 
And  have  followed  as  our  own : 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 


14  May  we  then,  among  the  blest 

Who  Thy  Name  on  earth  confessed, 
Hear  Thee  calling  us  to  rest : 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 


CHILDREN'S  SERVICES  AND  SUNDAY  SCHOOLS. 


15  From  the  awful  place  of  doom, 
Where  in  rayless  outer  gloom 
Dead  souls  lie  as  in  a  tomb, 
Save  us,  holy  Jesus. 


16  From  the  black,  the  dull  despair 
Ruined  men  and  angels  share, 
From  the  dread  companions  there, 
Save  us,  holy  Jesus. 


17  From  the  unknown  agonies 
Of  the  soul  tliat  helpfess  lies; 
From  the  worm  that  never  dies, 
Save  us,  holy  Jesus. 


18  From  the  lusts  that  none  can  tame. 
From  the  fierce  mysterious  flame, 
From  the  everlasting  shame, 
Save  us,  holy  Jesus. 


19  Where  Thy  saints  in  glory  reign, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  pain, 
Pure  from  every  guilty  stain. 
Bring  us,  holy  Jesus. 


20  Where  the  captives  find  release, 
Where  all  foes  from  troubling  cease, 
Where  the  weary  rest  in  peace, 
Bring  us,  holy  Jesus. 


21  Where  the  pleasures  never  cloy, 
Where  in  angels'  holy  joy 
Thy  redeemed  their  powers  employ, 
Bring  us,  holy  Jesus. 


22  Where  in  wondrous  light  are  shown 
All  Thy  dealings  with  Thine  own, 
Who  shall  know  as  they  are  known, 
Bring  i;s,  holy  Jesus. 


23  Where,  with  loved  ones  gone  before, 
We  may  love  Thee  and  adore 
In  Thy  presence  evermore, 

Bring  us,  holy  .Jesus.     Amen. 
13 


564 


CHILDREN'S  SERVICES  AND 
SUNDAY  SCHOOLS. 

1  Jesus,  King  of  glory 

Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 

Hear  Thy  children  cry. 
Pardon  our  transgressions, 

Cleanse  us  from  our  sin  ; 
By  Thy  Spirit  help  us 

Heavenly  life  to  win. 
Jesus,  King  of  glory 

Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 

Hear  Thy  children  cry. 

2  On  this  day  of  gladness, 

Bending  low  the  knee 
In  Thine  earthly  temple, 

Lord,  we  worship  Thee  ; 
Celebrate  Thy  goodness, 

Mercy,  grace,  and  tmth. 
All  Thy  loving  guidance 

Of  our  heedless  youth ; 
Jesus,  King  of  glory 

Throned  above  tlie  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 

Hear  our  grateful  cry. 

3  For  the  little  children, 

Who  have  come  to  Thee; 
For  the  glad,  bright  spirits 

Who  Thy  glory  see ; 
For  the  loved  ones  resting 

In  Thy  dear  embrace  ; 
For  the  pure  and  holy 

Who  behold  Thy  face. 
Jesus,  King  of  glory 

Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 

Hear  our  grateful  cry. 

4  For  Thy  faithful  servants 

Who  have  entered  in ; 
For  Thy  fearless  soldiers 

Who  have  conquered  sin  ; 
For  the  countless  legions 

Who  have  followed  Thee, 
Heedless  of  the  danger, 

On  to  victory ; 
Jesus,  King  of  glory 

Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 

Hear  our  grateful  cry. 
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CHILDREN'S  SERVICES  AND  SUNDAY  SCHOOLS. 


When  the  shadows  lengthen, 

Show  us,  Lord,  Thy  way  ; 
Through  the  darkness  lead  us 

To  the  heavenly  day. 
When  our  course  is  finished, 

Ended  all  the  strife, 
Grant  us  with  the  faithful 

Palms  and  crowns  of  life. 
Jesus,  King  of  glory 

Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 

Hear  Thy  children  cry.     Amen. 


565 


7.6. 


Come,  praise  your  Lord  and  Saviour 

In  strains  of  holy  mirth  ; 
Give  thanks  to  Him,  0  children, 

Who  lived  a  child  on  earth. 

He  loved  the  little  children, 
And  called  them  to  His  side, 

His  loving  arms  embraced  them, 
And  for  their  sake  He  die<l. 


3  0  Jesus,  we  would  praise  Thee 
With  .songs  of  holy  joy; 
For  Tliou  on  earth  didst  sojourn 
A  pure  and  spotless  boy. 

Make  us  like  Thee,  obedient. 
Like  Thee  from  sin-stains  free. 

Like  Thee  in  God's  own  temple. 
In  lowly  home  like  Thee. 

3  0  Jesus,  we  would  praise  Thee, 
The  lowly  maiden's  son  : 
In  Thee  all  gentlest  graces 
Are  gathered  into  one. 

Oh,  give  that  best  adornment 
That  Christian  child  can  wear, 

The  meek  and  quiet  spirit 
Which  shone  in  Thee  so  fair ! 


4  0  Lord,  with  voices  lifted 

We  sing  our  songs  of  praise  ; 

Be  Thou  the  light  and  pattern 

Of  all  our  childhood's  days  ; 

And  lead  us  ever  onward. 
That,  while  we  stay  below. 

We  may,  like  Thee,  O  Jesus, 
In  grace  and  wis(lom  grow.      Amen. 
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566 


1  Now  the  dreary  night  is  done. 
Comes  again  the  glorious  sun ; 
Crimson  clouds  and  silver  white 
Wait  upon  his  breaking  light. 

2  Child  of  Mary,  Thou  dost  know 
What  of  danger,  joy,  or  woe 
Shall  to-day  my  portion  be; 
Let  me  meet  it  all  in  Thee. 

3  Thou  wast  meek  and  undefiled ; 
Make  me  holy  too,  and  mild : 
Thou  didst  foil  the  tempter's  powei 
Help  me  in  temptation's  hcur. 

4  Thou  didst  love  Thy  mother  here ; 
Make  me  gentle,  kind  and  deal' : 
Thou  wast  subject  to  her  word; 
Teach  me  to  obey,  0  Lord. 

5  Fretful  feelings,  passion,  pride. 
Never  did  with  Thee  abide  ; 
Make  me  watch  myself  to-day, 

That  they  lead  me  not  astray.     Amen. 


567 


8.7. 


1  Jesus,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me  ; 

Bless  Thy  little  lamb  to-night ; 
Through  the  darkness  be  Thou  near  me ; 
Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light. 

2  All  this  day  Thy  hand  has  led  me, 

And  I  thank  Thee  for  Thy  care  ; 
Thou  hast  warmed  me,  clothed  and  fed  me; 
Listen  to  my  evening  prayer ! 

3  Let  my  sins  be  all  forgiven  ; 

Bless  the  friends  I  love  so  well : 
Take  us  all  at  last  to  heaven, 

Happy  there  with  Thee  to  dwell.     Amen. 


568 


S.M. 


1  We  come.  Lord,  to  Thv  feet 

On  this  Thy  holy  day  : 
Oh,  come  to  us,  while  here  we  meet 
To  learn,  and  praise,  and  pray ! 

2  Our  many  sins  forgive  ; 

The  Holy  Spirit  send  ; 
And  teach  us  to  begin  to  live 
The  life  that  knows  no  end. 

3  Lord  fill  our  hearts  with  love; 

Our  teachers'  labors  own; 
That  we  and  they  may  meet  above. 
To  sine:  before  Thv  throne.      Amen. 


CHILDREN'S   SERVICES   AND  SUNDAY  SCHOOLS. 


569 


7s. 


1  Suppliant,  lo!     Thy  children  bend, 

Father,  for  Thy  blessing  now ; 
Thou  canst  teach  us,  guide,  defend; 
We  are  weak,  almighty  Thou. 

2  With  the  peace  Thy  word  imparts 

Be  the  taught  and  teacher  blest; 
In  their  lives  and  in  their  hearts, 
Father,  be  Thy  laws  impressed. 

3  Pour  into  each  longing  mind 

Light  and  knowledge  from  above  ; 
Charity  for  all  mankind. 
Trusting  faith,  enduring  love.     Amen. 


570 


8.5.7.5. 


1  Glory  to  the  blessed  Jesus  ! 

Who  for  us  was  born, 
In  the  stable,  cold  and  poor, 
On  glad  Christmas  morn. 

2  Glory  to  the  blessed  Jesus! 

Who  was  crucified 
On  Good  Friday  for  our  sins  : 
Loving  us  He  died. 

-  3  Glory  to  the  blessed  Jesus  ! 
Who  for  sinners  lay 
In  the  tomb,  and  rose  upon 
Happy  Easter  day. 

4  Glory  to  the  blessed  Jesus  I 

He  Who  is  our  Way 
Went  up  in  a  cloud  to  heaven 
On  Ascension  day. 

5  Glory  to  the  blessed  Jesus! 

Who  at  Whitsuntide 
Sent  His  Holy  Spirit  down 
With  us  to  abide. 

6  Glory  to  the  blessed  Jesus! 

We  will  praise  His  love, 
All  our  days  on  earth  below, 
And  for  aye  above.     Amen. 

571  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

1  Once  in  royal  David's  city 
Stood  a  lowly  cattle  shed, 
Where  a  mother  laid  her  baby. 

In  a  manger  for  His  bed  ; 
Mary  was  that  mother  mild, 
Jesus  Christ  her  little  child. 


3  He  came  down  to  earth  from  heaven 

Who  is  God  and  Lord  of  all, 
And  His  shelter  was  a  stable. 

And  His  cradle  was  a  stall ; 
With  the  poor,  and  mean,  and  lowly. 
Lived  on  earth  our  Saviour  holy. 

8  And,  through  all  His  wondrous  childhood, 

He  would  honor  and  obey. 
Love,  and  watch  the  lowly  maiden 

In  whose  gentle  arms  He  lay  ; 
Christian  children  all  must  be 
Mild,  obedient,  good  as  He. 

4  For  He  is  our  childhood's  pattern ; 

Day  by  day  like  us  He  grew; 
He  was  little,  weak  and  helpless. 

Tears  and  smiles  like  us  He  knew  ; 
And  He  feeleth  for  our  sadness. 
And  He  shareth  in  our  gladness. 

5  And  our  eyes  at  last  shall  see  Him, 

Through  His  own  redeeming  love  ; 
For  that  child  so  dear  and  gentle 

Is  our  Lord  in  heaven  above  ; 
And  He  leads  his  children  on 
To  the  place  where  He  is  gone. 

6  Not  in  that  poor  lowly  stable. 

With  the  oxen  standing  by, 
We  shall  see  Him;  but  in  heaven, 

Set  at  God's  right  hand  on  high; 
When  like  stars  His  children  crowned, 
All  in  white  shall  wait  around. 


572 


6.5. 


1  Now  a  new  year  opens. 

Now  we  newly  turn 
To  the  holy  Saviour, 
Lessons  fresh  to  learn. 

2  This  the  holy  lesson 

On  the  year's  first  day  ; 
Jesus  by  obedience 
Teaches  to  obey. 

3  Of  Thy  cross  thus  early 

Tokens  Thou  dost  give  ; 
By  Thy  wounds  Thou  healest 
By  Thy  death  we  live. 

4  Not  to  suffer  only, 

Jesus,  didst  Thou  come, 
But  to  leave  us  way-marks 
Pointing  to  our  home. 
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5  In  Thy  blessed  footsteps 
Ever  may  we  tread  ; 
Safe  wher  keeping  near  Thee, 
By  Thy  Spirit  led.     Amen. 


573 


8.7. 


1  Saw  you  never,  in  the  twilight, 

When  the  sun  had  left  the  skies, 
Up  in  heaven  the  clear  stars  shining 

Through  the  gloom,  like  silver  eyes? 
So  of  old  the  wise  men,  watching, 

Saw  a  little  stranger  star, 
And  they  knew  the  King  was  given. 

And  they  followed  it  from  far. 

2  Heard  you  never  of  the  story 

How  they  crossed  the  desert  wild, 
Journeyed  on  by  plain  and  mountain. 

Till  they  found  the  holy  Child? 
How  they  opened  all  their  treasure. 

Kneeling  to  that  infant  King  ; 
Gave  the  gold  and  fragrant  incense. 

Gave  the  myrrh  in  olfering. 

3  Know  ye  not  that  lowly  baby 

Was  the  bright  and  morning  Star? 
He  Who  came  to  light  the  Gentiles, 

And  the  darkened  isles  afar? 
And,  we  too,  may  seek  His  cradle  ; 

There  our  hearts'  best  treasures  bring 
Love,  and  faith,  and  true  devotion, 

For  our  Saviour,  God,  and  King. 


574 


7s. 


1  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain  ; 
By  Thy  mercy  born  again, 

For  Thy  guidance  still  we  pray, 
Lest  from  grace  we  fall  away. 

2  By  the  mystic,  cleansing  flood. 
By  the  Water  and  the  Blood, 
Washed  and  sanctified  to  Thee, 
Holy  may  we  ever  be. 

3  Aid  us  with  Thy  daily  grace 
Steadfastly  to  run  our  race  ; 
Grant  us  victory  in  the  strife. 
And  the  prize  of  endless  life. 

4  Praise  to  Thee,  from  all  on  earth, 
God,  Who  gavest  us  new  birth  ; 
Praise  from  all  the  heavenly  host; 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

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575 


6.5. 


1  Golden  harps  are  sounding, 

Angel  voices  sing. 
Pearly  gates  are  opened. 

Opened  for  the  King; 
Jesus,  King  of  glory, 

Jesus,  King  of  love, 
Is  gone  up  in  triumph 

To  His  throne  above. 
All  His  work  is  ended. 

Joyfully  we  sing  ; 
Jesus  hath  ascended ! 

Glory  to  our  King! 

2  He  Who  came  to  save  us. 

He  Who  bled  and  died, 
Now  is  crowned  with  glory, 

At  His  Father's  side. 
Never  more  to  suffer, 

Never  more  to  die  ; 
Jesus,  King  of  glory. 

Is  gone  up  on  high ! 
All  His  work,  etc. 

3  Praying  for  His  children 

In  that  blessed  place. 
Calling  tliem  to  glory, 

Sending  them  His  grace; 
His  bright  home  preparing, 

Faithful  ones,  for  you  ; 
Jesus  ever  liveth, 

Ever  loveth  too. 
All  His  work,  etc.     Amen. 


576 


7.7.5.7.7.7.5. 


Great  Creator,  Lord  of  all. 
Father,  Friend,  on  Thee  we  call ; 

Hear  Thy  children's  prayer. 
Guide  us,  rule  us,  as  is  best, 
With  Thy  loving  favor  blest, 
Till  we  reach  Thy  home  of  rest, 

And  are  with  Thee  there. 

Jesus,  Who  for  man  didst  die, 
Who  dost  plead  Thy  death  on  high, 

And  our  place  prepare ; 
From  sin's  bondage  set  us  free, 
Lead  us  onward  after  Thee, 
Till  with  joy  Thy  face  we  see. 

And  Thy  likeness  wear. 


CHILDREN'S  SERVICES  AND  SUNDAY  SCHOOLS. 


3  Holy  Spirit,  Life,  and  Light, 
Wisdom,  Pureness,  Love,  and  Might, 

Fallen  souls  restore  ; 
Guide  our  spirits  when  we  pray, 
Cheer  us,  help  us  on  our  way, 
Make  us  holier  day  by  day, 

Till  we  sin  no  more. 

4  Ever  blessed  Three  in  One, 
May  Thy  will  in  us  be  done, 

Show  in  us  Thy  love  ; 
Keep  us  Thine  while  here  below, 
Make  us  in  Thy  grace  to  grow, 
And  at  last  Thy  glory  know 

In  the  world  above.     Amen. 


577 


7s. 


1  Glory  to  the  Father  give, 

God  in  Whom  we  move  and  live; 
Children's  prayers  He  deigns  to  hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  His  ear. 

2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 

Christ  our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King; 
Children  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  tor  He  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost ! 
He  reclaims  the  sinner  lost; 
Children's  minds  may  He  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire. 

4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  tile  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  iibove, 

For  the  word  that  "  God  is  love."    Amen. 


578 


8.7.8.7.4.7. 


1  God  almighty,  in  Thy  temple 

Low  before  Thy  throne  we  bow; 
From  Thy  dwelling-place  in  glory 
Hear  our  supplications  now. 

While  we  offer 
Earnest  prayer  and  solemn  vow. 

2  Christ  our  Saviour,  Thou  Who  carest 

For  the  youngest  of  Thy  fold. 

Give  us  now  Thy  heavenly  blessing. 

As  Thou  didst  iu  days  of  old  ; 

Priceless  treasure, 
Richer  far  than  gems  or  gold. 


3  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  near  us; 

Ever  dwell  our  hearts  within  ; 
Keep  them  pure,  and  brave,  and  earnest. 
Give  us  grace  to  conquer  sin, 

And,  through  Jesus, 
Heaven's  eternal  crown  to  win. 

4  Holy  Trinity,  defend  us 

In  a  world  with  evil  rife ; 
Let  Thine  angel-guards  surround  us, 
In  each  sore  and  bitter  strife : 

Oh,  preserve  us 
Unto  everlasting  life ! 


579  L.M. 

1  God  hath  two  families  of  love; 
One  is  on  earth  and  one  above ; 
One  is  in  battle  sharp  and  sore; 
And  one  at  rest  for  evermore. 


2  The  Church  on  earth  maintains  the  fight 
Against  the  devil  and  his  might ; 
The  Church  at  re.st  with  war  hath  done; 
And  yet  the  two  are  only  one. 

8  For  they  who  loved  their  Saviour  here, 
And  died  in  God's  true  faith  and  fear. 
Are  waiting  now  in  Paradise 
To  join  the  Church  beyond  the  skies. 

4  We  thank  Thee,  Saviour,  for  the  grace 
By  which  they  reached  that  blessed  place; 
Oh,  teach  us  so  to  live,  that  we 

May  follow  them,  as  they  did  Thee! 

5  Teach  us  to  live  in  faith  and  love. 
Until  Thou  callest  us  above, 

To  see  Thee  as  Thou  art,  and  stand 
Before  Thee  in  the  far-off  land.     Amen. 


580 

1  King  of  glory !  Saviour  dear  ! 
Grant  us  grace  to  persevere : 
Leader  of  the  hosts  of  God. 

May  we  tread  where  Thou  hast  trod  ! 

2  Once  for  Thee,  the  Crucified, 
Many  a  faithful  mai-tyr  died: 
How  can  we,  Thy  children,  show 
All  our  love  for  all  Thy  woe? 

181 


7s. 


CHILDREN'S  SERVICES  AND  SUNDAY  SCHOOLS. 


3  They  for  Thee  faced  axe  and  wheel. 
Fire,  and  beasts,  and  piercing  steel: 
Like  them,  may  we  suffer  shame. 
Pain  or  loss  for  Thy  dear  Name. 

4  Bearing  calmly  for  our  Lord 
Thoughtless  jest  or  bitter  word  ; 
Curbing  angry  speech  and  tear, 
Strong  in  Thee  to  persevere. 

5  Persevere,  Thy  yoke  is  light! 
Persevere,  Thy  crown  is  bright! 
Persevere,  and  we  shall  sing 

In  the  palace  of  our  King! 


581 


1  Jesus,  high  in  glory. 
Lend  a  listening  ear  ; 
When  we  bow  before  Thee, 
Children's  praises  hear. 

3  Though  Thou  art  so  holy. 
Heaven's  almighty  King. 
Thou  wilt  stoop  to  listen, 
When  Thy  praise  we  sing. 

3  We  are  little  children. 

Weak  and  apt  to  stray : 
Saviour,  guide  and  keep  us 
In  the  heavenly  way. 

4  Save  us,  Lord,  from  sinning  ; 

Watch  us  day  by  day ; 
Help  us  now  to  love  Thee; 
Take  our  sins  away. 

5  Then,  when  Thou  dost  call  us 

To  our  heavenly  home, 
We  shall  gladly  answer. 
Saviour,  Lord,  we  come. 


582 


6.5. 


7.5. 


1  Hear  Thy  children's  hymn  of  praise, 

Lord  of  earth  and  sea. 
Which  our  joyful  voices  raise. 
Father,  unto  Thee. 

2  Gentle  Jesus,  Thou  didst  love 

Little  children  here ; 
Bid  Thine  angels  guard  us  well 
From  all  harm  and  fear. 

182 


3  Blessed  Spirit,  be  Thou  near 

When  temptations  rise ; 
Keep  Thy  little  ones  from  sin, 
Fix  their  wandering  eyes. 

4  Thy  dear  cross,  salvation's  sign, 

On  our  brow  we  bear  ; 
Christ's  own  infant  soldier-band 
Christ's  own  cross  should  share. 

5  When  the  battle's  fought  and  won. 

Weary  warfare  o'er. 
Angels  bright  will  bear  us  home 
Safe  to  heaven's  shore. 


6  Alleluia !  let  us  sing 
To  the  Father,  Son, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit  blest. 
Ever  Three  in  One.     Amen. 


583 


7s, 


1  God  of  mercy,  throned  on  high, 

Listen  from  Thy  lofty  seat : 
Hear,  oh,  hear  our  lowly  cry! 

Guide,  oh,  guide  our  wandering  feet ! 

2  Young  and  erring  travelers,  we 

All  our  dangers  do  not  know; 
Scarcely  fear  the  stormy  sea, 
Hardly  feel  the  tempest  blow. 

3  Jesus,  lover  of  the  young. 

Cleanse  us  with  Thy  blood  divine; 
Ere  the  tide  of  sin  grow  strong. 
Take  us,  keep  us,  make  us  Thine. 

4  When  perplexed  in  danger's  snare. 

Thou  alone  our  guide  canst  be; 
When  oppressed  with  deepest  care, 
Whom  have  we  to  trust  but  Thee? 


5  Let  us  ever  hear  Thy  voice, 

Ask  Thy  counsel  every  day: 

Saints  and  angels  will  rejoice. 

If  we  walk  in  wisdom's  way. 

6  Saviour,  give  us  faith,  and  pour 

Hope  and  love  on  every  soul  ; 
Hope,  till  time  shall  be  no  more ; 

Love,  while  endless  ages  roll.     Amen. 


CHILDREN'S   SERVICES  AND  SUNDAY  SCHOOLS. 


584 


7s. 


1  Loving  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep, 
Keep  Thy  lambs,  in  safety  keep; 
Nothing  can  Thy  power  withstand; 
None  can  pluck  us  from  Thy  Hand. 

3  Loving  Saviour,  Thou  didst  give 
Thine  own  life  that  we  might  live; 
And  the  hands  outstretched  to  bless 
Bear  the  cruel  nails'  impress. 

3  We  would  praise  Thee  every  day, 
Gladly  all  Thy  will  obey, 

Like  Thy  blessed  ones  above 
Happy  in  Thy  precious  lovfe. 

4  Loving  Shepherd,  ever  near. 
Teach  Thy  lambs  Thy  voice  to  hear ; 
Suffer  not  our  steps  to  stray 

Prom  the  strait  and  narrow  way. 

5  Where  Thou  leadest  we  would  go. 
Walking  in  Thy  steps  below. 
Till  before  our  Father's  throne 
We  shall  know  as  we  are  known. 


585  8.7. 

1  Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee, 

When  to  Thee  our  hymns  we  raise ; 
Daily  work  begun  and  ended 
With  the  daily  voice  of  praise. 

2  Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee, 

Not  in  words  of  praise  alone; 
Truthful  lips  and  meek  obedience 
Show  Thy  glory  in  Thine  own. 

3  Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee, 

When  for  Jesus'  sake,  we  try 
Every  wrong  to  bear  with  patience, 
Every  sin  to  mortify. 

4  Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee,   ■ 

Till  our  days  on  earth  shall  cease. 
Till  we  rest  from  these  our  labors. 
Waiting  for  Thy  Day  in  peace. 

.5  Then,  on  that  eternal  morning, 
With  Thy  great  redeemed  host, 
May  we  fully  magnify  Thee, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  !    Amen. 


586 


7.6. 


1  There's  a  friend  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  friend  Who  never  changes. 

Whose  love  will  never  die ; 
Our  earthly  friends  may  fail  us. 

And  change  with  changing  years, 
This  friend  is  always  worthy 

Of  that  dear  Name  He  bears. 

2  There's  a  rest  for  little  children. 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky. 
Who  love  the  blessed  Saviour, 

And  to  the  Father  cry ; 
A  rest  from  every  turmoil. 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free. 
Where  every  little  pilgrim 

Shall  rest  eternally. 

3  There's  a  home  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  in  glory, 

A  home  of  peace  and  joy ; 
No  home  on  earth  is  like  it. 

Nor  can  with  it  compare ; 
For  every  one  is  happy, 

Nor  could  be  happier  there. 

4  There's  a  song  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  song  that  will  not  weary, 

Though  sung  continually; 
A  song  which  even  angels 

Can  never,  never  sing  ; 
They  know  not  Christ  as  Saviour, 

But  worship  Him  as  King. 

5  There's  a  crown  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky. 
And  all  who  look  for  Jesus 

Shall  wear  it  by  and  by; 
All,  all  above  is  treasured, 

And  found  m  Christ  alone; 
Lord,  grant  Thy  little  children 

To  know  Thee  as  their  own.     Amen. 


587 


CM. 


1  Come,  Christian  children,  come  and  raise 
Your  voice  with  one  accord  ; 
Come,  sing  in  joyful  songs  of  praise 
The  glories  of  vour  Lord. 

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2  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  His  love, 

And  loudest  praises  give 
To  Him  Who  left  His  throne  above, 
And  died  that  you  might  live. 

3  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  His  truth, 

And  read  in  every  page 
The  promise  made  to  earliest  youth. 
Fulfilled  to  latest  age. 

4  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  His  power, 

Who  with  His  own  right  ami 
Upholds  and  keeps  you  hour  by  hour. 
And  shields  from  every  harm. 

5  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  His  grace, 

Who  made  and  keeps  you  His, 
And  guides  you  to  the  appointed  place 
At  His  right  hand  in  bliss. 


688  8.7. 

1  Gracious  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd, 

Little  ones  are  dear  to  Thee ; 
Gathered  with  Thine  arms  and  carried 

In  Thy  bosom  may  we  be; 
Sweetly,  fondly,  safely  tended, 

Prom  all  want  and  danger  free. 

2  Tender  Shepherd,  never  leave  us 

From  Thy  fold  to  go  astray ; 
By  Thy  look  of  love  directed 

May  we  walk  the  narrow  way; 
Thus  direct  us,  and  protect  us, 

Lest  we  fall  an  easy  prey. 

3  Cleanse  our  hearts  from  sinful  folly 

In  the  stream  Thy  love  supplied. 
Mingled  stream  of  blood  and  water, 

Flowing  from  Thy  wounded  side ; 
And  to  heavenly  pastures  lead  us, 

Where  Thy  own  still  waters  glide. 

4  Let  Thy  holy  word  mstruct  us ; 

Guide  us  daily  by  its  light ; 
Let  Thy  love  and  grace  constrain  us 

To  approve  whate'er  is  right : 
Take  Thine  easy  yoke,  and  wear  it, 

Strengthened  with  Thy  heavenly  might. 

^  Taught  to  lisp  the  holy  praises 

Which  on  earth  Thy  children  sing, 
Both  with  lips  and  hearts  unfeigned, 
May  we  our  thank-offerings  bring; 
Then  with  all  the  saints  in  glory 
Join  to  praise  our  Lord  and  King.    Amen. 
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589  7s. 

1  God  eternal,  mighty  King. 
Unto  Thee  our  praise  we  bring  ; 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee  ; 
We  amid  the  throng  would  be. 

2  Holy,  holy,  holy!  cry 

Angels  round  Thy  throne  on  high  : 
Lord  of  all  the  heavenly  powers. 
Be  the  same  loud  anthem  ours. 

3  Glorified  apostles  raise 

Night  and  day  continual  praise  ; 
Hast  Thou  not  a  mission  too 
For  Thy  children  here  to  do  ? 

4  With  the  prophets'  goodly  line 
We  in  mystic  bond  combine  ; 
For  Thou  hast  to  babes  revealed 
Things  that  to  the  wise  were  sealed. 

5  Martyrs,  in  a  noble  host, 

Of  the  cross  are  heard  to  boast  ; 
Oh,  that  we  our  cross  may  bear. 
And  a  crown  of  glory  wear!     Amen. 

590  8.7. 

1  Heavenly  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 

On  Ttiy  children  gathered  here. 
May  they  all.  Thy  Name  confessing. 
Be  to  Thee  for  ever  dear  ; 

May  they  be  like  Joseph,  loving. 
Dutiful,  and  chaste,  and  pure  ; 

And  their  faith,  like  David,  proving. 
Steadfast  unto  death  endure. 

2  Holy  Saviour,  Who  in  meekness 

Didst  vouchsafe  a  child  to  be. 
Guide  their  steps  and  help  their  weakness, 
Bless  and  make  them  like  to  Thee  ; 

Bear  Thy  lambs  when  they  are  weary 
In  Thine  arms  and  at  Thy  breast; 

Through  life's  desert  dry  and  dreary, 
Bring  them  to  Thy  heavenly  rest. 

3  Spread  Thy  golden  pinions  o'er  them. 

Holy  Spirit  from  above  ; 
Guide  them,  lead  them,  go  before  them, 
Give  them  peace,  and  joy,  and  love: 

Temples  of  Thy  glorious  Godhead, 
May  they  with  Thy  presence  shine. 

And  immortal  bliss  inherit. 

And  for  evermore  l)e  Thine.     Amen. 


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591  C.M. 

1  Hosanna!  raise  the  pealing  hymn 

To  David's  Son  and  Lord: 

With  cherubim  and  seraphim, 

Exalt  the  incarnate  Word. 

2  Hosanna!  Lord,  our  feeble  tongue 

No  lofty  strains  can  raise ; 
But  Thou  wilt  not  despise  the  young, 
Who  meekly  chant  Thy  praise. 

3  Hosanna!  Sovereign,  Prophet.  Priest, 

How  vast  Thy  gifts,  how  free  ! 
Thy  blood,  our  life;  Thy  Word,  our  feast; 
Thy  Name,  our  only  plea. 

4  Hosanna  !  once  Thy  gracious  ear 

Approved  a  lisping  throng; 
Be  gracious  still,  and  deign  to  hear 
Our  ever  grateful  song.     Amen. 


592 


P.M. 


1  Hosanna  we  sing,  like  the  children  dear. 

In  the  olden  days  when  the  Lord  lived  here ; 
He   blessed   little   children,  and   smiled   on 

them. 
While  they  chanted  His  praise  in  Jerusalem. 

2  Alleluia  we  sing,  like  the  children  bright. 
With  their  harps  of  gold  and  their  raiment 

white. 
As  they  followed  their  Shepherd,  with  loving 

eyes, 
Through  the  beautiful  valleys  of  Paradise. 

3  Hosanna  we  sing,  for  He  bends  His  ear. 
And  rejoices  the  hymns  of  His  own  to  hear; 
We  know   that   His   heart   will   never   wax 

cold 
To  the  lambs  that   He  feeds  in   His  earthly 
fold. 


4  Alleluia  we  sing  in  the  Church  we  love. 
Alleluia  resounds  in  the  Church  above; 
To  Thy  little  ones.  Lord,   may  such   grace 

be  given, 
That  we   lose  not  our   part   in  the  song  of 
heaven. 

Amen. 


593 

1  Father,  lead  us,  day  by  day. 
Ever  in  Thine  own  sweet  way; 
Teaeh  us  to  be  pure  and  true, 
Show  us  what  we  ought  to  do. 

2  When  in  danger  make  us  brave  ; 
Make  us  know  that  Thou  canst  save : 
Keep  us  safe  by  Thy  dear  side  ; 

Let  us  in  Thy  love  abide. 

3  When  we're  tempted  to  do  wrong. 
Make  us  steadfast,  wise,  and  strong; 
And,  when  all  alone  we  stand. 
Shield  us  with  Thy  mighty  hand. 

4  When  our  hearts  are  full  of  glee, 
Help  us  to  remember  Thee  ; 
Happy  most  of  all  to  know 
That  our  Father  loves  us  so. 

5  When  our  work  seems  hard  and  dry. 
May  we  press  on  cheerily  ; 

Help  us  patiently  to  bear 

Pain  and  hardship,  toil  and  care. 

6  May  we  do  the  good  we  know, 
Be  Thy  children  true  below, 
Then  at  last  go  home  to  be 
Children  still,  dear  Lord,  to  Thee. 


7s. 


Amen. 


594 


7s. 


1  Saviour!  teach  me,  day  by  day, 
Love's  sweet  lesson  to  obey  ; 
Sweeter  lessons  cannot  be. 
Loving  Him  Who  first  loved  me. 

2  With  a  childlike  heart  of  love, 
At  Thy  bidding  may  I  move  ; 
Prompt  to  serve  and  follow  Thee, 
lioving  Him  Who  first  loved  me. 

3  Teach  me  all  Thy  steps  to  trace, 
Strong  to  follow  in  Thy  grace  ; 
Learning  how  to  love  from  Thee  ; 
Loving  Him  Who  first  loved  me. 

4  Love  in  loving  finds  employ, 
In  obedience  all  her  joy  ; 
Ever  new  that  joy  will  be, 
Loving  Him  Who  first  loved  me. 

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5  Thus  may  I  rejoice  to  show 
That  I  feel  the  love  I  owe  ; 
Singing,  till  Thy  face  I  see, 
Of  His  love  Who  first  loved  me. 


Amen. 


595 


<s. 


1  Lamb  of  God.  I  look  to  Thee  : 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be  ; 
Thou  art  gentle,  meek,  and  mild. 
Thou  wast  once  a  little  child. 

2  Fain  I  woidd  be  as  Thou  art ; 
Give  me  Thy  obedient  heart; 
Thou  art  pitiful  and  kind. 
Let  me  have  Thy  loving  mind. 

S  Let  me.  above  all,  fulfill 

God  my  heavenly  Father's  will, 
Never  His  good  Spirit  grieve, 
Only  to  His  glory  live. 

4  Loving  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb, 
In  Thy  gracious  hands  I  am  ; 
Make  me,  Saviour,  what  Thou  art. 
Live  Thyself  within  my  heart. 

5  I  shall  then  show  forth  Thy  praise, 
Serve  Thee  all  my  happy  days  ; 
Then  the  world  shall  always  see 
Christ  the  holy  Child  in  me. 


596 


6.5. 


1  Jesus,  meek  and  gentle, 

Son  of  God  most  high. 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 

2  Pardon  our  offenses. 

Loose  our  captive  chains. 
Break  down  every  idol 
Which  our  soul  detains. 

3  Give  us  holy  freedom, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  love ; 
Draw  us,  holy  Jesus, 
To  the  realms  above. 

4  Lead  us  on  our  journey. 

Be  Thyself  the  way 
Through  terrestrial  darkness 
To  celestial  day. 
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5  Jesus,  meek  and  gentle. 
Son  of  God  most  high. 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 


Amen. 


597 


6.6.6.6.8.8. 


1  Hushed  was  the  evening  hymn, 

The  temple  courts  were  dark, 
The  lamp  was  burning  dim, 

Before  the  sacred  ark  : 
When  suddenly  a  voice  divine 
Rang  through  the  silence  of  the  shrine. 

2  The  old  man,  meek  and  mild, 

The  priest  of  Israel,  slept ; 
His  watch  the  temple-child. 

The  little  Levite,  kept ; 
And  what  from  Eli's  sense  was  sealed, 
The  Lord  to  Hannah's  son  revealed. 

3  Oh,  give  me  Samuel's  ear. 

The  open  ear,  0  Lord, 
Alive  and  quick  to  hear 

Each  whisper  of  Thy  word! 
Like  him  to  answer  at  Thy  call. 
And  to  obey  Thee  first  of  all. 

4  Oh,  give  me  Samuel's  heart, 

A  lowly  heart,  that  waits 
Where  in  Thy  house  Thou  art, 

Or  watches  at  Thy  gates! 
By  day  and  night,  a  heart  that  still 
Moves  at  the  breathing  of  Thy  will. 

5  Oh,  give  me  Samuel's  mind, 

A  sweet,  unmurmuring  faith, 
Obedient  and  resigned 

To  Thee  in  life  and  death ! 
That  I  may  read  with  childlike  eyes 
Truths  that  are  hidden  from  the  wise. 

Amen. 


598 


S.M. 


1  Pair  waved  the  golden  corn 

In  Canaan's  pleasant  land. 
When,  full  of  joy,  some  shining  morn, 
Went  forth  the  reaper-band. 

2  To  God  so  good  and  great 

Their  cheerful  thanks  they  pour  ; 
Then  carry  to  His  temple-gate 
The  choicest  of  their  store. 


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3  Like  Israel,  Lord,  we  give 

Our  earliest  friiits  to  Thee, 
And  pray  that,  long  as  we  shall  live, 
We  may  Thy  children  be. 

4  Thine  is  our  youthful  prime, 

And  life  and  all  its  powers; 
Be  with  us  in  our  morning  time, 
And  bless  our  evening  hours. 

5  In  wisdom  let  us  grow, 

As  years  and  strength  are  given, 
That  we  may  serve  Thy  Church  below, 
And  join  Thy  saints  in  heaven.    Amen. 


600 


6.8. 


1  0  Jesus,  God  and  Man, 

For  love  of  children  once  a  child  ! 
0  Jesus.  God  and  Man, 
We  hail  Thee,  Saviour,  sweet  and  mild  ! 

2  O  Jesus,  God  and  Man ! 

We  children  all  are  dear  to  Thee  : 
Oh.  lead  us  to  Thyself. 
To  love  Thee  for  eternity ! 

3  0  Jesus,  Lord  and  God ! 

The  friend  of  children  ever  sure  ; 
Thy  blood  has  washed  us  clean 

From  guilt ;  oh,  keep  us  always  pure! 


599 


G.6.G.G.4.4:.-i.4. 


1  Above  the  clear  blue  sky, 

In  heaven's  bright  abode, 
The  angel  host  on  high 
Sing  praises  to  their  God  : 
Alleluia! 
They  love  to  sing 
To  God  their  King 
Alleluia! 

2  But  God  from  children's  tongues 

On  earth  receiveth  praise; 
We  then  our  cheerful  songs 
In  sweet  accord  will  raise  : 
Alleluia ! 
We  too  will  sing 
To  God  our  King 
Alleluia! 

3  O  blessed  Lord.  Thy  truth 

To  all  Thy  flock  impart, 

And  teach  us  in  our  youth 

To  know  Thee  as  Thou  art. 

Alleluia! 

Then  shall  we  sing 

To  God  our  King 

Alleluia! 

4  Oh,  may  Thy  holy  word 

Spread  all  the  \wirld  around! 
And  all  with  one  accord 
Uplift  the  joyful  sound  : 
Alleluia! 
All  then  shall  sing 
To  God  their  King 
Alleluia! 


4  0  Jesus.  Saviour  dear! 

We  thank  Thee  ever  for  Thy  love. 
And  pray  that  to  the  Faith 

We  may  all  true  and  faithful  jarove. 

5  0  Jesus,  Mary's  Son  ! 

On  Thee  for  grace  we  children  call, 
That  we  each  other  love. 

But  Thee  above,  and  chief  of  all. 

6  O  Jesus,  bless  our  work  ; 

Our  sorrows  soothe,  our  sins  forgive! 
Oh,  happy,  happy  they 

Who  in  the  love  of  Jesus  live! 

7  O  God  most  great  and  good. 

At  work,  at  play,  by  night,  by  day, 
Make  us  remember  Thee, 

Who  so  rememberest  us  alwav.     Amen. 


601 


6s. 


1  Great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Who  all  Thy  flock  doth  keep, 

Leading  by  waters  calm  ; 
Do  Thou  my  footsteps  guide, 
To  follow  by  Thy  side; 

Make  me  Thy  little  lamb. 

2  I  fear  I  may  be  torn 

By  many  a  sharp-set  thorn, 
As  far  fi'om  Thee  I  .stray  ; 
.  My  weary  feet  may  bleed. 
For  rough  are  paths  which  lead 
Out  of  Thy  pleasant  way. 
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3  But  when  the  road  is  long, 
Thy  tender  arm.  and  strong, 

The  weary  one  will  bear  ; 
And  Thou  wilt  wash  me  clean, 
And  lead  to  pastures  green. 

Where  all  the  flowers  are  fair. 

4  Till,  from  the  soil  of  sin 
Cleansed  and  made  pure  within, 

Dear  Saviour,  Who  hast  died. 
Thou  bringest  me  in  love, 
Safe  to  Thy  fold  above, 

For  ever  to  abide.     Amen. 


602 

1  Lord,  Thy  children  guide  and  keep. 

As  with  feeble  steps  they  press 
On  the  pathway  rough  and  steep 

Through  the  weary  wilderness. 
Holy  Jesus,  day  by  day, 
Lead  us  in  the  narrow  way. 

2  There  are  stony  ways  to  tread  ; 

Give  the  strength  we  sorely  lack. 
There  are  tangled  paths  to  tread  ; 

Light  us.  lest  we  miss  the  track. 
Holy  Jesus,  etc. 

3  There  are  sandy  wastes  that  lie 

Cold  and  sunless,  vast  and  drear. 
Where  the  feeble  faint  and  die ; 

Grant  us  grace  to  persevere. 
Holy  Jesus,  etc. 

4  There  ai-e  soft  and  flowery  glades 

Decked  with  golden -fruited  trees. 
Sunny  slopes  and  scented  shades  ; 

Keep  us.  Lord,  from  slothful  ease. 
Holy  Jesus,  etc. 

5  Upward  still  to  purer  heights! 

Onward  yet  to  scenes  more  blest. 
Calmer  regions,  clearer  lights. 

Till  we  reach  the  promised  rest! 
Holy  Jesus,  etc.     Amen. 


7s. 


603 

1 


8.7.8.7.4. 


Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us. 

Much  we  need  Thy  tender  care  ; 
In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us  ; 

For'our  use  Thy  folds  prepare  : 
Blessed  Jesus ! 

Thou  hast  bought  us.  Thine  we  are. 

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2  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be  ; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 
Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free  : 

Blessed  Jesus  ! 
Let  us  early  turn  to  Thee. 

3  Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favor. 

Early  let  us  learn  Thy  will ; 
Do  Thou,  Lord,  our  only  Saviour, 
With  Thy  love  our  bosoms  fill  : 

Blessed  Jesus  ! 
Thou  hast  loved  us:  love  us  still.     Amen, 


604  8.7= 

1  Grant  us,  0  our  heavenly  Father, 

Now  in  tliese  our  early  days. 
Thee  in  all  things  to  remember. 
Thee  to  serve,  and  Thee  to  praise. 

2  With  the  cross  of  Christ,  our  Saviour. 

Stamped  upon  our  infant  brows. 
May  we  in  the  battle's  dawning 
Heed  His  word,  and  keep  our  vows. 

8  Then  in  holy  Confirmation, 
By  the  laying  on  of  hands. 
Strength  may  we  receive,  and  blessing, 
To  obey  our  Lord's  commands. 

4  Drawing  nearer  still  and  nearer. 

May  we  close  and  closer  cling 
To  our  Lord,  and  to  His  altar 
There  ourselves  an  offering  bring. 

5  Step  by  step  in  life  advancing, 

Onward,  upward,  as  we  move 
Through  the  world  unharmed,  rejoicing 
In  His  ail-redeeming  love  : 

6  Blest  in  joy,  upheld  in  sorrow, 

At  our  work  as  in  His  sight. 

May  His  presence  still  be  with  us. 

As  we  do  it  with  our  might. 

7  Serving  Thee,  our  heavenly  Father. 

From  the  dawn  to  set  of  sun. 
Serving  Thee  in  life's  young  morning. 
Till  our  work  on  earth  is  done  : 

8  Till  the  shadows  of  the  evening 

Shall  for  ever  pass  away, 
And  the  Resurrection -morning 
Kindle  into  perfect  day.     Amen. 


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605 


6.5. 


1  Jesus,  gentlest  Saviour, 

God  of  might  and  power, 
Ttiou  Ttiyself  art  dwelling 
With,  us  at  this  hour. 

2  Nature  cannot  hold  Thee, 

Heaven  is  all  too  strait 
For  Thine  endless  glory, 
And  Thy  royal  state. 

3  Out  beyond  the  shining 

Of  the  farthest  star, 
Thou  art  ever  stretching 
Infinitely  far. 

4  Yet  the  hearts  of  children 

Hold  what  worlds  cannot, 
And  the  God  of  wonders 
Loves  the  lowly  spot. 

5  Jesus,  gentlest  Saviour, 

Thou  art  with  us  now; 
Pill  us  with  Thy  goodness 
Till  our  hearts  o'erflow. 

6  Multiply  our  graces  : 

Give  us  love  and  fear, 
And,  dear  Lord,  the  chiefest, 
Grace  to  persevere  ! 

7  Oh,  how  can  we  thank  Thee 

For  a  gift  like  this. 
Gift  that  truly  maketh 
Heaven's  eternal  bliss? 


606 

1  Son  of  God,  eternal  Word, 
Glorious  Day-spring,  Christ  the  Lord 
Shine  upon  us  with  Thy  rays. 
While  we  celebrate  Thy  praise. 

2  When  Thou  didst  arise  from  death, 
We  were  quickened  by  Thy  breath  ; 
We  arose  with  Thee,  our  Head, 
First-begotten  from  the  dead. 

3  Send  to  us  the  Holy  Ghost  ; 
Give  the  light  of  Pentecost ; 
That  we  may  for  ever  bless 
Thee,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness. 


4  Keep  us  safe  from  harm  and  sin, 
Foes  around  us  and  within  ; 
May  we  know  Thee  ever  uigh, 
Ever  walk  as  in  Thine  eye. 

5  Lead  us  onward.  Lord,  we  pray, 
To  the  pure  and  perfect  day. 
Where  we  may  the  glory  see 

Of  the  blessed  Trinity.    Amen. 


607 


L.M. 


1  How  beauteous  were  the  marks  divine. 
That  in  Thy  meekness  used  to  shine. 
That  lit  Thy  lowly  pathway,  trod 

In  wondrous  love,  0  Son  of  God  ! 

2  Oh,  who  like  Thee,  so  calm,  so  bright, 
So  pure,  so  made  to  live  in  light? 
Oh,  who  like  Thee  did  ever  go 

So  patient  through  a  world  of  woe? 

3  Oh,  who  like  Thee  so  humbly  bore 
The  scorn,  the  scoffs  of  men  before  ? 
So  meek,  forgiving,  godlike,  high, 
So  glorious  in  humility? 

4  Oh,  in  Thy  light  be  mine  to  go, 
Illuming  all  ray  way  of  woe! 
And  give  me  ever  on  the  road 

To  trace  Thy  footsteps,  Son  of  God  ! 

Amen. 


608 


L.M. 


1  Saviour,  Who  didst  from  heaven  come  down, 

A  little  child  awhile  to  be: 
Whose  precious  blood  and  thorny  crown. 
From  death  and  sin  have  ransomed  me : 

2  Teach  me,  dear  Saviour,  some  return 

Of  lowly  service  for  Thy  love. 
Such  as  a  thankful  child  may  learn. 
Such  as  Thy  Spirit  shall  approve. 

3  The  hearts  of  little  ones  are  claimed 

For  Thine  own  altar  by  Thy  word  ; 
May  I  lay  there  my  own  unblamed. 

And  wilt  Thou  lift  it  heavenward,  Lord  ? 

Amen. 
189 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


609 


8.7.8. 


■  1  In  the  Tineyard  of  our  Father 
Daily  work  we  find  to  do: 
Scattered  gleanings  we  may  gather. 
Though  we  are  but  young  and  few ; 

Little  clusters 
Help  to  fill  the  gamers  too. 

2  Toiling  early  in  the  morning, 

Catching  moments  through  the  day. 
Nothing  small  or  lowly  scorning 

While  we  work,  and  watch,  and  pray : 

Gathering  gladly 
Free-will  offerings  by  the  way. 

3  Not  for  selfish  praise  or  glory. 

Not  for  objects  nothing  worth, 
But  to  send  the  blessed  story 
Of  the  Gospel  o'er  the  earth. 

Telling  mortals 
Of  our  Lord  and  Saviours  birth. 

4  Up  and  ever  at  our  calling, 

Till  in  death  our  lips  are  dumb, 
Or  tiU.  sin's  dominion  falling. 
Christ  shall  in  His  kingdom  come. 

And  His  children 
Reach  their  everlasting  home. 

5  Steadfast,  then,  in  our  endeavor, 

Heavenly  Father,  may  we  be; 
And  for  ever,  and  for  ever, 

We  will  give  the  praise  to  Thee; 

Alleluia : 
Singing,  all  eternity.     Amen. 


610  8.7. 

1  Gtxl  in  heaven,  hear  our  singing  ! 

Only  little  ones  are  we : 
Yet  a  great  petition  bringing, 
Father,  now  we  come  to  Thee. 

2  Let  Thy  kingdom  come,  we  pray  Thee  ; 

Let  the  world  in  Thee  find  rest  I 
Let  all  know  Thee  and  obey  Thee, 
Loving,  praising,  blessing,  blest ! 

3  Let  the  sweet  and  joyful  story 

Of  the  Saviour's  wondrous  love. 
Wake  on  earth  a  song  of  glory. 
Like  the  angels'  song  above  I 

4  Father,  send  the  glorious  hour! 

Every  heart  Ije  Thine  alone  I 
For  the  kingdom,  and  the  power. 
And  the  glory  are  Thine  own.     Amen. 

190 


611  T 

1  Jesus  loves  me ;  this  1  know. 
For  the  Bible  tells  me  so  : 
Little  ones  to  Him  belong: 
They  are  weak,  but  He  is  strong. 

2  Jesus  loves  me.  He  Who  died 
Heavens  gate  to  open  wide; 
He  will  wash  away  my  sin, 
Let  His  little  child  come  in. 

3  Jesus  loves  me ;  He  will  stay 
Close  oeside  me  all  the  way': 
If  1  love  Him,  when  I  die 

He  will  take  me  home  on  high. 

Amen. 

Also  the  following: 

554  Jesus,  Saviour  ever  mild. 

555  Jesus,  from  Thy  throne  on  high. 
556^  Lord  of  mercv  and  of  mijrht. 


Parocliiitl  i^lissions. 
612  8.r.8.T.3. 

1  Lord.  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing, 

Thou  art  scattering  fuU  and  free  I 
Showers  the  thirsty  land  refreshing ; 
Let  some  portion  fall  on  me. 

Even  me! 

2  Pass  me  not,  0  gracious  Father  ! 

Sinful  though  my  heart  may  l>e  : 
Thou  might'st  punish,  but  the  rather 
Let  Thy  mercy  light  on  me. 

Even  me! 

3  Pass  me  not,  0  tender  Saviour! 

Let  me  love  and  cling  to  Thee; 
I  am  longing  for  Thy  favor  : 

Whilst  Thou'rt  calling,  oh,  call  me. 
Even  me! 

4  Pass  me  not,  0  mighty  Spirit! 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see  ; 
Witnesser  of  Jesus'  merit. 

Speak  the  word  of  power  to  me. 
Even  me! 

5  Have  I  long  in  sin  been  sleeping  ? 

Long  been  slighting,  grieving  Thee? 
Has  the  world  my  heart  been  keeping  ? 
Oh,  forgive  and  rescue  me. 

Even  me! 


PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS. 


6  Love  of  God,  so  pure  and  changeless; 
Blood  of  God,  so  rich  and  free  ; 
Grace  of  God,  so  strong  and  boundless, 
3Iagnify  it  all  in  me, 

Even  me  I 


7  Pass  me  not  !  this  lost  one  bringing, 
'Tis  but  one  more.  Lord,  for  Thee  ! 
All  my  heart  to  Thee  is  springing; 
Blessing  others,  oh,  bless  me. 

Even  me  I 

Amen. 


614 


L.M. 


613 


1  To-day  Thy  mercy  calls  us 
To  wash  away  our  sin. 
However  great  our  trespass. 
Whatever  we  have  been  : 

However  long  from  mercy 
Our  hearts  have  turned  away. 

Thy  precious  blood  can  cleanse  us, 
And  make  us  white  to-dav. 


2  To-day  Thy  gate  is  open, 

And  all  who  enter  in 
Shall  find  a  Father's  welcome. 
And  pardon  for  their  sin. 

The  past  shall  be  forgotten. 

A  present  joy  be  given, 
A  future  grace  be  promised. 

A  glorious  crown  in  heaven. 

3  To-day  our  Father  calls  us, 

His  Holy  Spirit  waits; 
His  blessed  angels  gather 
Around  the  heavenly  gates: 

No  question  will  be  asked  us 
How  often  we  have  come  ; 

Although  we  oft  have  wandered. 
It  is  our  Father's  home. 

4  Oh,  all-embracing  mercy  ! 

Oh,  ever-open  door  I 
What  should  we  do  without  Thee 
When  heart  and  eyes  run  o'er? 

When  all  things  seem  against  us. 

To  drive  us  to  despair. 
We  knovF  one  gate  is  open. 

One  ear  will  hear  our  praver. 


1  When  at  Thy  foot.stool,  Lord,  I  bend. 
And  plead  with  Thee  for  mercy  there. 
Think  of  the  sinner's  dying  friend, 
And  for  His  sake  receive  my  prayer. 

3  Oh,  think  not  of  my  shame  and  guilt. 

My  thousand  stains  of  deepest  dye  I 

Think  of  the  blood  which  Jesus  spilt. 

And  let  that  blood  my  pardon  buy. 

3  Think.  Lord,  how  I  am  still  Thine  own. 

The  trembling  creature  of  Thy  hand  ; 
Think  how  my  heart  to  sin  is  prone. 
And  what  temptations  round  me  stand. 

4  Oh.  think  uixrn  Thy  holy  Word. 

And  every  plight^ed  promise  there! 
How  prayer  should  evermore  be  heard, 
And  how  Thy  glory  is  to  spare. 

5  Oh,  think  not  of  my  doubts  and  fears. 

My  strivings  with  Thy  grace  divine  ; 
Think  upon  Jesus'  woes  and  tears. 
And  let  His  merits  stand  for  mine. 

6  Thine  eye.  Thine  ear.  they  are  not  dull ; 

Thine  arm  can  never  shortened  be  ; 
Behold  me  here  ;  my  heart  is  full ; 
Behold,  and  spare,  and  succor  me. 

Amen. 


615 


«s. 


1  Jesus  Christ  is  passing  by  ; 
Sinner,  lift  to  Him  thine  eye : 
As  the  precious  moments  flee. 
Cry,  "  Be  merciful  to  me." 

2  Jesus  Christ  is  passing  by- ; 
Will  He  always  be  so  nigh? 
Now  is  the  accepted  day  ; 
Seek  for  healing  while  you  may. 

3  Fearest  thou  He  will  not  hear? 
Art  thou  bidden  to  forbear ? 
Let  no  obstacle  defeat  ; 

Yet  more  earnestly  entreat. 

4  Lo  I  He  stands  and  calls  to  thee. 

••  What  wilt  thou  then  have  of  Me  ' 
Rise  and  tell  Him  all  thy  need  : 
Rise,  He  calleth  thee  indeed. 
191 


PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS. 


5  ' '  Lord,  I  would  Thy  mercy  see  ; 
Lord,  reveal  Thy  love  to  me  : 
Let  it  penetrate  my  soul ; 

All  my  heart  and  life  control." 

6  Oh,  how  sweet !  the  touch  of  power 
Comes ;  it  is  salvation's  hour  : 
Jesus  gives  from  guilt  release  ; 
Faith  hath  saved  thee,  go  in  peace. 

7  Glory  to  the  Saviour's  Name  I 
He  is  ever  still  the  same  ; 

To  His  matchless  honor  raise 
Never-ending  songs  of  praise. 


616  S.M. 

1  Only  one  prayer  to-day. 

One  earnest,  tearful  plea  ; 

A  litany  from  out  the  heart. 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me. 

2  Although  my  sin  is  great. 

Still  to  my  God  I  flee: 
Yes,  I  can  dare  look  up,  and  say, 
"Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me." 

3  Because  of  Jesus'  cross, 

And  that  unfathomed  sea, 
The  crimson  tide  which  laves  the  world. 
Have  mercy.  Lord,  on  me. 

4  No  other  Name  than  His, 

My  hope,  my  help  may  be: 
Oh,  by  that  one  all-saving  Name, 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me! 

5  In  garb  of  sorrow  clad 

I  crave  Thy  pardon  free  ; 
In  life  to  die,  m  death  to  Live  ; 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me.     Amen. 


617 


S.M. 


1  The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts. 

Is  whispering,  Sinner,  come: 
The  Bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  His  children.  Come. 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him.  Come  : 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness. 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 

192 


3  Yes,  whosoever  will. 

Oh,  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ! 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo,  Jesus,  Who  invites, 

Declares,  I  quickly  come. 
Lord!  even  so;  I  wait  Thy  hour! 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come.     Amen. 


618 


1 


7s. 


1  Hark,  my  soul  1  it  is  the  Lord  ; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  His  word  ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee. 
Speaks  to  each  one,  "  Lov'st  thou  Me  ?  " 

2  He  delivei'ed  thee  when  bound. 

And  when  wounded,  healed  thy  wound  ; 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right. 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be; 

Y'et  will  He  remember  thee. 

4  His  is  an  unchanging  love. 
Higher  than  the  heights  above. 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath. 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5  We  shall  see  His  glory  soon. 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done ; 
Partners  of  His  throne  shall  be ; 
Hear  Him  asking,  "  Lov'st  thou  Me?" 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  Thee  and  adore ; 

Oh,  for  grace  to  love  Thee  more! 


619 


8s. 


1  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  all. 
Hear  me,  blest  Saviour,  when  I  call  ; 
Hear  me,  and  from  Thy  dwelling-place 
Pour  down  the  riches  of  Thy  grace. 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore; 

Oh,  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more ! 

2  Jesus,  too  late  I  Thee  have  sought, 
How  can  I  love  Thee  as  I  ought? 
And  how  extol  Thy  matchless  fame, 
The  glorious  beauty  of  Thy  Name? 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore ; 

Oh,  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more! 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


3  Jesus,  what  didst  Thou  find  in  me 
That  Thou  hast  dealt  so  lovingly? 
How  great  the  joy  that  Thou  hast  brought ! 
Oh,  far  exceeding  hope  or  thought  ! 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore; 

Oh,  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more  ! 


Jesus,  of  Thee  shall  be  my  song, 
To  Thee  my  heart  and  soul  belong  : 
All  that  I  am  or  have  is  Thine ; 
And  Thou,  my  Saviour,  Thou  art  mine. 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  1  Thee  adore; 

Oh,  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more  ! 

Amen. 


630 


6.G.6.6. 4.4.4.4. 


1  My  song  is  love  unknown  ; 
My  Saviour's  love  to  me; 
Love  to  the  loveless  shown. 
That  they  might  lovely  be. 
Oh,  who  am  I, 
That  for  my  sake, 
My  Lord  should  take 
Frail  flesh,  and  die? 

3  He  came  from  His  blest  throne, 
Salvation  to  bestow: 
But  men  made  strange,  and  none 
The  longed-for  Christ  would  know, 
But  oh,  my  friend  ! 
My  friend  indeed. 
Who  at  my  need 
His  life  did  spend. 

3  Sometimes  they  strew  His  way. 

And  His  sweet  praises  sing; 
Resounding  all  the  day, 
Hosanuas  to  their  King. 
Then  "  Crucify! " 
Is  all  their  bi-eath. 
And  for  His  death 
They  thirst  and  cry. 

4  Why,  what  hath  my  Lord  done? 

What  makes  this  rage  and  spite? 
He  made  the  lame  to  run. 
He  gave  the  blind  their  sight. 
Sweet  injuries! 
Yet  they  at  these 
Themselves  displease, 
And  'gainst  Him  rise. 


5  They  rise,  and  needs  will  have 

My  dear  Lord  made  away : 
A  murderer  they  save ; 
The  Prince  of  Life  they  slay. 
Yet  cheerful  He 
To  suffering  goes, 
That  H'e  His  foes 
From  thence  might  free. 

6  In  life  no  house,  no  home 

My  Lord  on  earth  might  have; 
In  death  no  friendly  tomb, 
But  what  a  stranger  gave. 
What  may  1  say  ? 

Heaven  was  His  home; 
But  mine  the  tomb 
Wherein  He  lay. 

7  Here  might  I  stay  and  sing : 

No  story  so  divine. 
Never  was  love,  dear  King, 
Never  was  grief  like  Thine! 
This  is  my  friend, 

In  Whose  sweet  praise 
I  all  my  days 
Could  gladly  spend. 


621 


7.7.8.5. 


1  Ijight  that  from  that  dark  abyss 
Madest  all  things,  none  amiss, 

To  share  Thy  beauty,  share  Thy  bliss. 
Come  to  us :  oh,  come ! 

2  Light  that  dost  o'er  all  things  reign. 
Life  that  dost  all  life  maintain; 
Oh,  Life  that  doth  create  again. 

Come  to  us :  oh,  come ! 

3  Light  of  men,  that  left  the  skies. 
Light  that  looked  through  human  eyes. 
And  died  in  darkness  as  man  dies, 

Come  to  us  :  oh,  come! 

4  Light  that  stooped  to  rise  and  raise. 
Soared  to  God  above  our  gaze, 
And  still  art  near  us,  all  the  days, 

Come  to  us  :  oh,  come! 

5  Light  that  makest  manifest, 
Beautifiest,  hallowest. 

Light  in  Thy  joyous  strength  at  rest, 
Come  to  us  :  oh,  come ! 

193 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


6  Leave  us  not  to  say  we  see, 
While  we  shut  our  eyes  to  Thee, 
Who  knockest  very  patiently : 

Enter,  Lord,  and  come! 

7  All  our  good  is  Thine  alone; 
All  our  evil  is  our  own  ; 

Oh,  drive  it  from  before  Thy  throne! 
Come  to  us  :  oh,  come ! 

8  Works  of  darkness  put  away ; 
With  Tliy  harness  us  array 

To  walk  in  light  and  wait  for  day. 
And  for  Thee  to  come ! 

9  We  have  done  great  wrong  to  Thee, 
Yet  we  do  belong  to  Thee ; 

Oh,  make  our  life  one  song  to  Thee ! 
C'onie  to  us  :  oh,  come! 

10  Come  in  all  the  majesty 
Of  Thy  great  humility  I 
Come!  the  whole  earth  cries  out  to  Thee. 
Come  to  us  :  oh,  come!     Amen. 


622 

1  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

For  1  am  full  of  sin  ; 
My  soul  is  dark  and  guilty, 
My  heart  is  dead  within. 

I  need  the  cleansing  fountain 
Where  I  can  always  flee. 

The  blood  of  Christ  most  precious. 
The  sinner's  perfect  plea. 

2  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

For  I  am  very  poor; 
A  stranger  and  a  i3ilgrim, 
I  have  no  earthly  store. 

I  need  the  love  of  Jesus 
To  cheer  me  on  my  way, 

To  guide  jny  doubting  footsteps, 
To  be  my  strength  and  stay. 

3  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

I  need  a  fiiend  like  Thee, 
A  friend  to  soothe  and  pity, 
A  friend  to  care  for  me. 

1  need  the  heart  of  .Jesus 
To  feel  each  anxious  care. 

To  tell  my  every  trouble, 
And  all  my  sorrow  share. 
194" 


7.6. 


4  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 
Thou  joy  of  all  Thine  own  ; 
Who  through  such  toil  and  sorrow 
Hast  mounted  to  Thy  throne: 

There,  with  Thy  blood-bought  children, 

My  joy  shall  ever  be, 
To  sing  Thy  praises,  Jesus, 

To  gaze,  my  Lord,  on  Thee. 


623 


7.6. 


I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

0  Saviour  of  the  lost. 
Whose  precious  blood  redeemed  me 

At  such  tremendous  cost ; 

Thy  righteousness.  Thy  pardon, 
Thy  precious  blood,  must  be 

My  only  hope  and  comfort. 
My  glory  and  my  plea. 


2  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 
I  cannot  stand  alone, 
I  have  no  strength  or  goodness. 
No  wisdom  of  my  own  ; 

But  Thou,  beloved  Saviour, 

Art  all  in  all  to  me, 
And  weakness  will  be  power 

If  leaning  hard  on  Thee. 


3  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 
For,  oh,  the  way  is  long, 
And  I  am  often  weary. 
And  sigh  replaces  song  ; 

How  could  I  do  without  Thee? 

I  do  not  know  the  way ; 
Thou  knowest.  and  Thou  leadest, 

And  wilt  not  let  me  stray. 


4  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

0  Jesus,  Saviour  dear  ; 
E'en  when  my  eyes  are  holden. 

1  know  that  Thou  art  near. 

How  dreary  and  how  lonely 
This  changeful  life  would  be 

Without  the  sweet  communion, 
The  secret  rest  with  Thee ! 


f 


PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS. 


5  I  could  not  do  without  Thee; 

No  other  friend  can  read 
The  spirit's  strange  deep  longings, 
Interpreting  its  need  ; 

No  human  heart  could  enter 
Each  dim  recess  of  mine, 

And  soothe,  and  hush,  and  calm  it, 
0  blessed  Lord,  but  Thine. 

6  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

For  years  are  fleeting  fast. 

And  soon  in  solemn  loneliness 

The  river  must  be  passed  ; 

But  Thou  wilt  never  leave  me. 
And  though  the  waves  roll  high, 

I  know  Thou  wilt  be  near  me, 
And  whisper,  "  It  is  I."' 


624 

1  Thy  life  was  given  for  me ! 

Thy  blood,  0  Lord,  was  shed 
That  I  might  ransomed  be, 

And  quickened  from  the  dead. 
Thy  life  was  given  for  me : 
What  have  I  given  for  Thee? 

2  Long  years  were  spent  for  me 

In  weariness  and  woe, 
That  through  eternity 

Thy  glory  I  might  know. 

Long  years  were  spent  for  me : 
Have  i  spent  one  for  Thee? 

3  Thy  Father's  home  of  light. 

Thy  rainbow-circled  throne, 
Were  left  for  earthly  night, 
For  wanderings  sad  and  lone. 
Yea,  all  was  left  for  me : 
Have  I  left  aught  for  Thee? 

4  And  Thou  hast  brought  to  me 

Down  from  Thy  home  above 
Salvation  full  and  free. 
Thy  pardon  and  Thy  love. 

Great  gifts  Thou  broughtest  me: 
What  have  I  brought  to  Thee? 

5  Oh,  let  my  life  be  given. 

My  years  for  Thee  be  spent! 
World-fetters  all  be  riven, 
And  joy  with  suffering  blent. 

Thou  gavest  Thyself  for  me  : 

I  give  myself  to  Thee. 


6s. 


625 


7.6. 


1  I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God ; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 
From  the  accursed  load. 

I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 
To  wash  my  crimson  stains 

White  in  His  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  spot  remains. 


2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus: 

All  fullness  dwells  in  Him  ; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases. 
He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 

I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 
My  burdens  and  my  cares; 

He  from  them  all  releases ; 
He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 


3  I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 
This  weary  soul  of  mine; 
His  right  hand  me  embraces, 
I  on  His  breast  recline. 

I  love  the  Name  of  Jesus, 
Emmanuel.  Christ,  the  Lord; 

Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes. 
His  Name  abroad  is  poured. 


4  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild ; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 
The  Father's  holy  Child  ; 

I  long  to  be  with  Jesus. 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng  ; 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 


626 


7s. 


Love  of  Jesus,  all  divine. 
Fill  this  longing  heart  of  mine: 
Ceaseless  struggling  after  life. 
Weary  with  the  endless  strife. 

Saviour,  Jesus,  lend  Thine  aid ; 
Lift  Thou  up  my  fainting  head; 
Lead  me  to  my  long-sought  rest, 
Pillowetl  on  Thy  loving  breast. 
'  195 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


2  Thou  alone  my  trust  shall  be, 
Thou  alone  canst  comfort  me; 
Only,  Jesus,  let  Thy  grace 

Be  my  shield  and  hiding-place ; 

Let  me  know  Thy  saving  power 
In  temptation's  fiercest  hour  : 
Then,  my  Saviour,  at  Thy  side 
Let  me  evermore  abide. 

3  Thou  hast  wrought  this  fond  desire,   ^ 
Kindled  here  this  sacred  fire. 
Weaned  my  heart  from  all  below, 
Thee,  and  Thee  alone  to  know. 

Thou,  Who  hast  inspired  the  cry, 

Thou  alone  canst  satisfy : 

Love  of  Jesus,  all  divine, 

Fill  this  longing  heart  of  mine.    Amen. 


627 


6.5. 


1  liO  !  the  voice  of  Jesus 

Fondly  speaks  to  all  : 
He  it  is  Who  frees  us 

From  sin's  bitter  thi-all; 
He  it  is  Whose  nature. 

Human  as  our  own, 
Pleads  for  every  creature 

By  the  Father's  throne. 

2  Lo  !  the  voice  of  Jesus, 

Heard  within  the  breast, 
Tells  us  He  will  ease  us, 

Howsoe'er  distrest  : 
Tells  us  that  our  sorrow 

For  the  night  may  last, 
But  a  glad  to-morrow 

Breaks  upon  us  fast. 

3  Lo  !  the  voice  of  Jesus 

Bids  us  still  endure  : 
Seek  not  what  will  please  us. 

But  things  just  and  pure  ; 
Strive  through  self-denial 

LTpwards  to  the  light, 
Where  faith's  years  of  trial 

Shall  be  lost  in  sight.     Amen. 


628  7.5.:.5.7.5.7.5.8.8. 

1  When  the  weary,  seeking  rest. 

To  Thy  goodness  flee  ; 

When  the  heavy-laden  cast 

All  their  load  on  Thee  ; 

196 


When  the  troubled,  seeking  peace, 

On  Thy  Name  shall  call : 
When  the  sinner,  seeking  life. 

At  Thy  feet  shall  fall: 
Hear  then  in  love,  0  Lord,  the  cry, 
In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 

2  When  the  worldling,  sick  at  heart. 

Lifts  his  soul  above ; 
When  the  prodigal  looks  back 

To  his  father's  love  ; 
When  the  proud  man  from  his  pride 

Stoops  to  seek  Thy  face  ; 
When  the  burdened  brings  his  guilt 

To  Thy  throne  of  grace : 
Hear  then  in  love,  0  Lord,  the  cry. 
In  heaven.  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 


When  the  stranger  asks  a  home, 

All  his  toils  to  end ; 
When  the  hungry  craveth  food. 

And  the  poor  a  friend ; 
When  the  sailor  on  the  wave 

Bows  the  fervent  knee; 
When  the  soldier  on  the  field 

Lifts  his  heart  to  Thee: 
Hear  then  in  love,  0  Lord,  the  cry. 
In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 


When  the  child,  with  loving  heart, 

Youth,  or  maiden  fair; 
When  the  aged,  trusting  still. 

Seek  Thy  face  in  prayer ; 
When  the  widow  weeps  to  Thee, 

Sad  and  lone  and  low  ; 
When  the  orphan  brings  to  Thee 

All  his  orj)han  woe: 
Hear  then  in  love,  0  Lord,  the  cry, 
In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 

Amen. 


629 


8.S.8.(i. 


0  holy  Saviour,  friend  unseen. 
The  faint,  the  weak,  on  Thee  may  lean; 
Help  me,  throughout  life's  varying  scene. 
By  faith  to  cling  to  Thee. 


2  Blest  with  communion  so  divine. 
Take  what  Thou  wilt,  shall  I  repine. 
When,  as  the  branches  to  the  vine. 
My  soul  may  cling  to  Thee  ? 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


3  What  though  the  world  deceitful  prove, 
And  earthly  friends  and  joys  remove, 
With  patient,  uncomplaining  love, 

Still  would  I  cling  to  Thee. 

4  Oft  when  I  seem  to  tread  alone 

Some  barren  waste  with  thorns  o'ergrown, 
A  voice  of  love  in  gentle  tone 
Whispers,  "  Still  cling  to  Me." 

5  Though  faith  and  hope  awhile  be  tried, 
We  ask  not,  need  not  aught  beside, 

So  safe,  so  calm,  so  satisfied, 
The  souls  that  cling  to  Thee. 

0  They  fear  not  life's  rough  storms  to  brave, 
Since  Thou  art  near  and  strong  to  save, 
Nor  shudder  e'en  at  death's  dark  wave, 
Because  they  cling  to  Thee. 


630  7s. 

1  Jesus,  merciful  and  mild. 
Lead  me  as  a  helpless  child  : 
On  no  other  arm  ]3ut  Thine 
Would  my  weary  soul  recline. 

Thou  art  ready  to  forgive. 
Thou  canst  bid  the  sinner  live ; 
Guide  the  wanderer,  day  by  day. 
In  the  strait  and  narrow  way. 


2  Thou  canst  fit  me  by  Thy  grace 
For  the  heavenly  dwelling  place 
All  Thy  promises  are  sure. 
Ever  shall  Thy  love  endure  ; 

Then  what  more  could  I  desire, 
How  to  greater  bliss  aspii'e? 
All  I  need,  in  Thee  I  see ; 
Thou  art  all  in  all  to  me. 


3  Jesus,  Saviour,  all  divine. 
.  Hast  Thou  made  me  truly  Thine? 

Hast  Thou  bought  me  by  Thy  blood? 

Reconciled  my  heart  to  God?" 

Hearken  to  my  humble  prayer. 
Let  me  Thine  own  image  bear. 
Let  me  love  Thee  more  and  more, 
Till  I  reach  heaven's  blissful  shore. 

Amen. 


631  7s. 

1  Prince  of  Peace,  control  my  will; 
Bid  this  struggling  heart  be  still ; 
Bid  my  fears  and  doubtings  cease ; 
flush  my  spirit  into  peace. 

2  Thou  hast  bought  me  with  Thy  blood. 
Opened  wide  the  gate  to  God: 

Peace  I  ask ;  but  peace  must  be, 
Lord,  in  being  one  with  Thee. 

3  May  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done  ; 
May  Thy  will  and  mine  be  one  ; 
Chase  these  doubtings  from  my  heart; 
Now  Thy  perfect  peace  impart. 

4  Saviour,  at  Thy  feet  I  fall  ; 
Thou  my  life,  my  God,  my  all! 
Let  Thy  happy  servant  be 
One  for  evermore  with  Thee ! 


Amen, 


632 


7.0. 


1  0  Jesus,  I  have  promised 

To  serve  Thee  to  the  end; 
Be  Thou  for  ever  near  mo. 
My  Master  and  my  Friend ! 

I  shall  not  fear  the  battle 
If  Thou  art  by  my  side, 

Nor  wander  from  the  pathway 
If  Thou  wilt  be  my  guide. 

2  Oh,  let  me  feel  Thee  near  me! 

The  world  is  ever  near: 
I  see  the  sights  t^iat  dazzle, 
The  tempting  sounds  I  hear; 

My  foes  are  ever  near  me. 
Around  me  and  within; 

But,  Jesus,  draw  Thou  nearer, 
And  shield  my  soul  from  sin. 

3  Oh.  let  me  hear  Thee  speaking 

In  accents  clear  and  still, 

Above  the  storms  of  passion, 

The  murmurs  of  self-will! 

Oh,  speak  to  re-assure  me, 
To  hasten  or  control ! 

Oh,  speak,  and  make  me  listen. 
Thou  guardian  of  my  soul ! 
197 


PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS. 


4  0  Jesus,  Thou  hast  promised 

To  all  who  follow  Thee, 
That  where  Thou  art  in  glory 
There  shall  Thy  servant  be ; 

And,  Jesus,  I  have  promised 
To  serve  Thee  to  the  end  ; 

Oh,  give  me  grace  to  follow. 
My  Master  and  my  Friend! 

5  Oh,  let  me  see  Thy  foot-marks. 

And  in  them  plant  mine  own! 
My  hope  to  follow  duly 
Is  in  Thy  strength  alone. 

Oh,  guide  me,  call  me,  draw  me. 

Uphold  me  to  the  end! 
At  last  in  heaven  i-eceive  me. 

My  Saviour  and  my  Friend! 

Amen. 


633 


L.M. 


1  He  leadetb  me  !  0  blessed  thought! 

0  words  with  heavenly  comfort  fraught! 

Whate'er  I  do,  where'er  I  be. 

Still  'tis  God's  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

Refrain  : 

He  leadeth  me  !  He  leadeth  me ! 
By  His  own  hand  He  leadeth  me  ; 
His  faithful  follower  I  would  be, 
For  by  His  hand  He  leadeth  me. 

2  Sometimes  'mid  scenes  of  deepest  gloom. 
Sometimes  where  Eden's  bowers  bloom. 
By  waters  calm,  o'er  troubled  sea, 

Still  'tis  His  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

3  Lord,  I  would  clasp  Thy  hand  in  mine, 
Nor  ever  murmur  nor  repine : 
Content,  whatever  lot  I  see. 

Since  'tis  my  God  that  leadeth  me. 

4  And  when  my  task  on  earth  is  done, 
When,  by  Thy  grace,  the  victory's  won. 
E'en  death's  cold  wave  I  will  not  fiee, 
Since  God  through  Jordan  leadeth  me. 


634 


8.7.8.7.4.7. 


!■  Glory  be  to  God  the  Father! 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Son ! 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit ! 
Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One! 

Glory,  gloiy, 
While  eternal  ages  run! 
198 


2  Glory  be  to  Him  Who  loved  us, 

Washed  us  from  each  spot  and  stain! 
Glory  be  to  Him  Who  bought  us, 
Made  us  kings  with  Him  to  reign ! 

Glory,  glory, 
To  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain! 

3  Glory  to  the  King  of  angels  ! 

Glory  to  the  Church's  King  ! 
Glory  to  the  King  of  nations ! 
Heaven  and  earth  your  praises  bring: 

Glory,  glory. 
To  the  King  of  glory  bring ! 

4  Glory,  blessing,  praise  eternal! 

Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sings; 
Honor,  riches,  power,  dominion! 
Thus  its  praise  creation  brings ; 

Glory,  glory, 
Glory  to  the  King  of  kings !     Amen. 


635 


P.M. 


1  Praise,  praise  ye  the  Name  of  Jehovah  our 

God! 
Declare,  oh,  declare  ye  His  glories  abroad ! 
Proclaim   ye   His    mercy    from    nation   to 

nation. 
Till  the  uttermost  islands  have  heard  His 

salvation ! 
For  His  love  floweth  on  free  and  full  as  a 

river. 
And  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever  and  ever. 

2  Praise,  praise  ye  the  Lamb,  Who  for  sinners 

was  slain! 
Who  went  down  to  the  grave,  and  ascended 

again ; 
And  Who  soon  shall  I'eturn  when  these  dark 

days  are  o'er, 
To  set  up  His  kingdom  in  glory  and  power; 
For  His  love  iloweth  on  free  and  full  as  a 

river. 
And  His  mei'cy  endureth  for  ever  and  ever. 

3  Then  the  heaven  and  the  earth  and  the  sea 

shall  rejoice. 
The  field  and  the  forest  shall  lift  the  glad 

voice, 
The  sands  of  the  desert  shall  bloom  and  be 

green, 
And  Lebanon's  glory  be  shed  o'er  the  scene; 
For  His  love  floweth  on  free  and  full  as  a 

river, 
And  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever  and  ever. 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


Her  bridal  attire  and  her  festal  array, 

All  nature  shall  wear  on  that  glorious  day, 

For  her  King  cometh  down  with  His  people 

to  reign. 
And  His  presence  shall  bless  her  with  Eden 

again ; 
For  His  love  fioweth  on  free  and  full  as  a 

river, 
And  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever  and  ever. 

Amen. 


636 


637 


CM. 


1  Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height, 

And  in  the  depth  be  praise  ; 
In  all  His  words  most  wonderful, 
Most  sure  in  all  His  ways. 

2  O  loving  wisdom  of  our  God ! 

When  all  was  sin  and  shame, 
A  second  Adam  to  the  fight 
And  to  the  rescue  came. 

3  O  wisest  love!  that  flesh  and  blood. 

Which  did  in  Adam  fail, 
Should  strive  afresh  against  their  foe, 
Should  strive  and  should  prevail: 

4  And  that  a  higher  gift  than  grace 

Should  flesh  and  blood  refine; 
God's  presence  and  His  very  self, 
And  essence  all-divine. 

5  O  generous  love !  that  He,  Who  smote 

In  man  for  man  the  foe: 
The  double  agony  in  man 
For  man  should  undergo; 

6  And  in  the  garden  secretly. 

And  on  the  cross  on  high, 
Should  teach  His  brethren,  and  inspire 
To  suffer  and  to  die. 

7  Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height. 

And  in  the  depth  be  praise; 
In  all  His  words  most  wonderful, 
Most  sure  in  all  His  ways.     Amen. 


S.M. 


Revive  Thy  work,  0  Lord, 

Thy  mighty  arm  make  bare  ; 
Speak  with  the  voice  that  wakes  the  dead, 

And  make  Thy  people  hear. 


Revive  Thy  work,  0  Lord, 
Disturb  this  sleep  of  death ; 

Quicken  the  smouldering  embers  now 
By  Thine  almighty  breath. 


3  Revive  Thy  work,  0  Lord, 
Create  soul-thirst  for  Thee ; 
And  hungering  for  the  bread  of  life, 
Oh,  may  our  spirits  be ! 


4  Revive  Thy  work,  0  Lord, 
Exalt  Thy  precious  Name ; 
And,  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  our  love 
For  Thee  and  Thine  inflame. 


5  Revive  Thy  work,  0  Lord, 

And  give  refreshing  showers; 
The  glory  shall  be  all  Thine  own, 
The  blessing,  Lord,  be  ours.     Amen. 


638 


7. 6. 7. 5. 


1  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming. 

Work  through  the  morning  hours ; 
Work  while  the  dew  is  sparkling. 
Work  "mid  springing  flowers ; 

Work  when  the  day  grows  brighter, 
Work  in  the  glowing  sun  ; 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming. 
When  man's  work  is  done. 


2  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming. 
Work  through  the  sunny  noon 
Fill  brightest  hours  with  labor, 
Rest  comes  sure  and  soon  : 

Give  every  flying  minute 
Something  to  keep  in  store : 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming. 
When  man  works  no  more. 


3  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 
Under  the  sunset  skies ; 
While  their  bright  tints  are  glowing, 
Work,  for  daylight  flies : 

Work  till  the  last  beam  fadeth, 
Fadeth  to  shine  no  more: 

Work  while  the  night  is  darkening, 
When  man's  work  is  o'er. 
199 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


639 


8.7. 


1  Call  them  in !  the  poor,  the  wretched. 

Sin-stained  wanderers  from  the  fold  ; 
Peace  and  pardon  freely  offer ! 

Can  you  weigh  their  worth  with  gold '? 

Call  them  in !  the  weak,  the  weary, 
Laden  with  the  doom  of  sin  ; 

Bid  them  come  and  rest  in  Jesus! 
He  is  waiting :  call  them  in ! 

2  Call  them  in!  the  Jew,  the  Gentile; 

Bid  the  stranger  to  the  feast ! 

Call  them  in!  the  rich,  the  noble, 

From  the  highest  to  the  least. 

Forth  the  Father  runs  to  meet  them. 
He  hath  all  their  sorrows  seen  ; 

Robe,  and  ring,  and  kiss  of  pardon. 
Wait  the  lost  ones:  call  them  in! 

3  Call  them  in!  the  broken-hearted. 

Cowering  'neath  the  bi'and  of  shame; 
Speak  love's  message  low  and  tender! 
'Twas  for  sinners  Jesus  came. 

See  the  shadows  lengthen  round  us, 
Soon  the  day-dawn  will  begin  ; 

Call  them  in!  the  lost  and  lonely: 
Christ  is  coming :  call  them  in ! 


640 


7.6. 


1  Stand  up,  stand  up,  for  Jesus, 

Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross! 

Lift  high  His  royal  banner! 

It  must  not  suffer  loss : 

From  victory  unto  victory 
His  army  shall  He  lead  ; 

Till  every  foe  is  vanquished. 
And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2  Stand  up,  stand  up.  for  Jesus! 

The  trumpet  call  obey ! 
Forth  to  the  mighty  conflict 
In  this  His  glorious  day! 

Ye  that  are  men  now  serve  Him 
Against  unnumbered  foes! 

Your  courage  rise  with  danger. 
And  strength  to  strength  oppose. 

3  Stand  up,  stand  up,  for  Jesus! 

Stand  in  His  strength  alone! 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you. 
Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own : 

200 


Put  on  the  gospel  armor. 
And  watching  unto  prayer, 

When  duty  calls,  or  danger, 
Be  never  wanting  there ! 

4  Stand  up,  stand  up,  for  Jesus ! 
The  strife  will  not  be  long  : 
This  day,  the  noise  of  battle; 
The  next,  the  victor's  song. 

To  him  that  overcometli 
A  crown  of  life  shall  be; 

He  with  the  King  of  glory 
Shall  reign  eternally. 


641  7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6. 

1  Beneath  the  cross  of  Jesus 

I  fain  would  take  my  stand, 
The  shadow  of  a  mighty  Rock 

Within  a  weary  land ; 
A  home  within  the  wilderness, 

A  rest  upon  the  way. 
From  the  burning  of  the  noon-tide  heat, 

And  the  burden  of  the  day. 

2  Upon  the  cross  of  Jesus, 

Mine  eye  at  times  can  see 
The  very  dying  form  of  One 

Who  suffered  there  for  me. 
And  from  my  smitten  heart  with  tears, 

These  wonders  1  confess, 
The  wonder  of  His  glorious  love. 

And  my  own  worthlessness. 

3  I  take,  O  cross,  thy  shadow 

For  my  abiding-place ; 
I  ask  no  other  sunshine  than 

The  sunshine  of  His  face ; 
Content  to  let  the  world  go  by. 

To  know  no  gain  nor  loss. 
My  sinful  self  my  only  shame. 

My  glory  all  the  cross. 


642 


P.M. 


1  Days  and  moments  quickly  flying 

Speed  us  onward  to  the  dead  : 
Oh,  how  soon  shall  we  be  lying 
Each  within  his  narrow  bed! 

2  Jesus,  merciful  Redeemer, 

Rouse  dead  souls  to  hear  Thy  voice; 
Wake,  oh,  wake  each  idle  dreamer 
Now  to  make  th'  eternal  choice! 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


3  Mark  we  whither  we  are  wending; 

Ponder  how  we  soon  must  go 
To  inherit  bliss  unending, 
Or  eternity  of  woe. 

4  As  a  shadow  life  is  fleeting; 

As  a  vapor  so  it  flies: 
For  the  bygone  years  retreating 
Pardon  grant,  and  make  us  wise ; 

5  Wise  that  we  our  days  may  number, 

Strive  and  wrestle  with  our  sin ; 
Stay  not  in  our  work  nor  slumber 
Till  Thy  holy  rest  we  win. 

6  Soon  before  the  Judge  all  glorious 

We  with  all  the  dead  shall  stand ; 
Saviour,  over  death  victorious, 
Place  us  then  on  Thy  right  hand. 

[.\fter  fourth  and  sixth  verses.] 

Life  passeth  soon ; 

Death  draweth  near  : 
Keep  us,  good  Lord, 

Till  Thou  appear  ; 
With  Thee  to  live, 

With  Thee  to  die. 
With  Thee  to  reign 

Through  eternity!  Amen. 


643  8s. 

1  My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 
Than  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness; 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame, 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  Name. 

On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand; 
All  other  ground  is  shifting  sand. 

2  When  clouds  and  darkness  veil  His  face, 
I  rest  on  His  unchanging  grace  ; 

In  every  high  and  stormy  gale 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  veil. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  rock.  I  stand: 
All  other  ground  is  shifting  sand. 

3  His  word.  His  covenant.  His  blood. 
Support  me  in  the  'whelming  flood; 
when  all  around  my  soul  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay. 

On  Christ,  the  solid  rock.  I  stand ; 
All  other  ground  is  shifting  sand. 


When  He  shall  come,  with  trumpet  sound. 
Oh,  may  I  then  in  Him  be  found! 
Clothed  in  His  righteousness  alone. 
Faultless  to  stand  before  the  throne. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand ; 
All  other  ground  is  shifting  sand. 


644  8.7. 

1  Onward,  Christian !  though  the  region 

Where  thou  art  be  drear  and  lone; 
Cod  has  set  a  guardian  legion 
Very  near  thee ;  press  thou  on ! 

2  Listen,  Christian !  their  hosanna 

RoUeth  o'er  thee :  ' '  God  is  love  : " 
Write  upon  thy  red-cross  banner. 
"Upward  ever;  heaven's  above." 

3  By  the  thorn-road,  and  none  other. 

Is  the  mount  of  vision  won; 
Tread  it  %vithout  shrinking,  brother! 
Jesus  trod  it ;  press  thoa  on  I 

4  Be  this  world  the  wiser,  stronger. 

For  thy  life  of  pain  and  peace, 

While  it  needs  thee  ;  oh,  no  longer 

Pray  thou  for  thy  quick  release ! 

5  Pray  thou.  Christian,  daily  rather, 

That  thou  be  a  faithful  son  ; 
By  the  prayer  of  Jesus,  "  Father, 

Not  my  will,  but  Thine,  be  done."   Amen 


645 


0.4.6.4.6.0.0.4. 


1  I'm  but  a  stranger  here, 

Heaven  is  my  home  ; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
Round  me  on  every  hand, 
Heaven  is  my  fatherland, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

2  What  though  the  tempest  rage. 

Heaven  is  my  home: 
Short  is  my  pilgrimage. 

Heaven  is  my  home. 
And  time's  wild  wintry  blast 
Soon  will  be  over-past ; 
I  shall  reach  home  at  last. 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

201 


LAY   HELPERS. 


3  Thei'efore  I  murmur  not. 

Heaven  is  my  home ; 
Whate'er  my  earthly  lot, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 
And  I  shall  surely  stand 
There  at  my  Lord's  right  hand  ; 
Heaven  is  my  fatherland, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

Also  the  following: 

Ifi  At  even  when  the  sun  did  set. 

88  Lord,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day. 

97  When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross. 
244  My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day. 
2T;J  Look  from  Thy  sphere  of  endless  day. 
306  A  few  more  years  shall  roll. 

320  Jesus  lover  of  my  soul. 

321  Rock  of  ages. 
328  Art  thou  weary. 

382  0  Jesus    Thou  art  standing. 

384  Glory  be  to  Jesus. 

387  O  Jesus.  Lord  most  merciful. 

447  0  love  that  casts  out  fear. 

451  O  Jesus,  King  most  wonderful. 

455  Come  unto  Me.  ye  weary. 

456  0  Lamb  of  God,  still  keep  me. 

457  Hail!  Thou  once  despised  Jesus. 
468  Come,  let  us  sing  the  song  of  songs. 
473  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates. 
485  God  is  love  :  that  anthem  olden. 
493  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul. 

517  0  brothers,  lift  your  voices. 

523  Not  your  own,  but  His  ye  are. 

535  Soon  and  for  ever. 

537  Oh,  where  shall  rest  be  found. 

544  Through  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow, 

686  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. 


646 


Can  i^eipcxs. 


7s. 


1  Soldiers  of  the  cross,  arise ! 

Gird  you  with  your  armor  bright ! 
Mighty  are  your  enemies, 
Hard  the  battle  ye  must  fight. 

3  O'er  a  faithless  fallen  woi'ld 
Raise  your  banner  in  the  sky ! 
Let  it  float  there  wide  unfurled ! 
Bear  it  onward !  lift  it  high ! 

3  'Mid  the  homes  of  want  and  woe. 
Strangers  to  the  living  word. 
Let  the  Saviour's  herald  go ! 
Let  the  voice  of  hope  be  heard ! 

203 


4  Where  the  shadows  deepest  lie, 

Carry  truth's  unsullied  ray! 
Where  are  crimes  of  blackest  dye, 
There  the  saving  sign  display ! 

5  To  the  weary  and  the  worn 

Tell  of  realms  where  sorrows  cease ! 
To  the  outcast  and  forlorn 
Speak  of  mercy  and  of  peace ! 

6  Guard  the  helpless !  seek  the  strayed ! 

Comfort  troubles!    banish  grief! 
In  the  might  of  God  arrayed. 
Scatter  sin  and  unbelief ! 

7  Be  the  banner  still  unfurled, 

Still  unsheathed  the  Spirit's  sword, 
Till  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Are  the  kingdom  of  the  Lord!     Amen. 


647 


L.M. 


1  Go,  labor  on!    spend  and  be  spent! 

Thy  joy  to  do  the  Father's  will  ; 
It  is  the  way  the  Master  went  ; 

Should  not  the  servant  tread  it  still  ? 

2  Go,  labor  on !    'tis  not  for  naught  ; 

Thine  earthly  loss  is  heavenly  gain ; 
Men  heed  thee,  love  thee,  praise  thee  not; 
The  Master  praises :  what  are  men  ? 

3  Go,  labor  on!  enough,  while  here, 

if  He  shall  praise  thee,  if  He  deign 
The  willing  heart  to  mark  and  cheer  : 
No  toil  for  Him  shall  be  in  vain. 

4  Go,  labor  on,  while  it  is  day ! 

"The  world's  dark  night  is  hastening  on  : 
Speed,  speed  thy  work!  cast  sloth  away! 
It  is  not  thus  that  souls  are  won. 

5  Toil  on !  faint  not !  keep  watch,  and  pray ! 

Be  wise  the  erring  soul  to  win ! 
Go  forth  into  the  world's  highway! 
Compel  the  wanderer  to  come  in ! 

6  Toil  on,  and  in  thy  toil  rejoice! 

For  toil  comes  rest,  for  exile  home ; 
Soon  shalt  thou  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
The  midnight  i^eal,  "  Behold,  I  come!  " 


DEDICATION  OF   PLACES  AND  THINGS. 


648 


G.6.4. 6.6.6.4. 


1  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing; 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring, 

With  loving  zeal ; 
The  poor,  and  them  that  mourn. 
The  faint  and  overborne, 
Sin-sick  and  sorrow-worn, 

Whom  Christ  doth  heal. 

2  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing; 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring, 

With  fervent  prayer ; 
The  wayward  and  the  lost. 
By  restless  passions  tost, 
Redeemed  at  countless  cost. 

From  dark  despair. 

3  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing; 
The  world  to  Chi'ist  we  bring. 

With  one  accord ; 
With  us  the  work  to  share, 
With  us  reproach  to  dare. 
With  us  the  cross  to  bear. 

For  Christ  our  Lord. 

4  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing; 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring, 

With  joyful  song; 
The  new-born  souls,  whose  days. 
Reclaimed  from  error's  ways, 
Inspired  with  hope  and  praise, 

To  Christ  belong. 


649 

1  How  blessed  from  the  bonds  of  sin 

And  earthly  fetters  free, 
In  singleness  of  heart  and  aim. 
Thy  servants,  Lord,  to  be ! 

The  hardest  toil  to  undertake 
With  joy  at  Thy  command, 

The  meanest  office  to  receive 
With  meekness  at  Thy  hand : 

2  With  willing  heart  and  longing  eyes 

To  watch  before  Thy  gate. 

Ready  to  run  the  weary  race, 

To  bear  the  heavy  weight : 

No  voice  of  thunder  to  expect, 
But  follow,  calm  and  still ; 

For  love  can  easily  divine 
The  one  beloved's  will. 


CM. 


3  Thus  may  we  serve  Thee,  gracious  Lord ! 

Thus  ever  Thine  alone. 
Our  souls  and  bodies  given  to  Thee, 
The  purchase  Thou  hast  won. 

Through  evil  or  through  good  report 

Still  keeping  by  Thy  side, 
By  life  or  death,  in  this  poor  flesh 

Let  Christ  be  magnified ! 

4  How  happily  the  working  days 

In  this  dear  service  fly! 
How  rapidly  the  closing  hour, 
The  time  of  x'est,  draws  nigh : 

When  all  the  faithful  gather  home, 

A  joyful  company ! 
And  ever  where  the  Master  is 

Shall  His  blest  servants  be!     Amen. 

Also  the  following  : 

163  0  Son  of  God,  our  Captain  of  salvation. 

164  The  son  of  consolation. 
517  O  brothers,  lift  your  voices. 

521  Upon  the  holy  mount  they  stood. 

522  All  unseen  the  Master  walketh. 

523  Not  your  own,  but  His  ye  are. 


HJebication  of  places  anb  ®liiw9£ 


650 


[burial  ground.] 


8s. 


1  0  Thou,  in  Whom  Thy  saints  repose, 
When  life's  brief  conflict  finds  its  close; 
Behold  us  met  before  Thy  face 

To  hallow  this  their  resting-place : 

Safe  are  the  souls  whom  Thou  dost  keep ; 

And  safely  here  their  dust  shall  sleep. 

2  Thou  knowest.  Lord, — for  Thou  hast  wept 
Beside  the  tomb  where  Lazarus  slept, — 
What  tears  must  flow,   what  hearts  must 

bleed. 
When  here  we  sow  the  precious  seed  : 
Thou  still  rememberest,  on  Thy  throne. 
Thy  garden  grave  and  sealed  stone. 

3  Bid  then  Thy  hosts  encamp  around 
This  chosen  spot  of  holy  ground  : 
Here  let  calm  hope  with  memory  dwell, 
And  faith,  of  heavenly  comfort  tell : 
No  thought  of  ill,  no  footstep  rude 
Profane  the  sacred  solitude. 

203 


FOR   THE   SICK   AND   AFFLICTED. 


4  Here  when  Thy  mourners  shall  repair 
In  lonely  grief  and  trembling  prayer, 
Lift  Thou  sad  hearts  and  streaming  eyes 
To  those  fair  glades  of  Paradise, 
Where  safe  within  the  guarded  gate 
Thy  ransomed  souls  in  patience  wait. 

5  And  when  the  valley,  thick  with  corn, 
Shall  joy  to  see  Thy  harvest-morn, 
Here  may  the  angel-reapers  find 

Full  many  a  sheaf  for  Thee  to  bind, 
And  in  Thy  golden  gamer  store, 
Gathered  and  safe  for  evermore.     Amen. 


651 


[church  bells.] 


1  Raised  between  the  earth  and  heaven. 

Now  our  bells  are  set  on  high  ; 
In  the  Name  of  Him  Who  giveth 
SkiU,  and  strength,  and  industry. 

2  For  His  praise  we  meekly  lay  them 

As  a  gift  beneath  His  throne ; 

All  their  sweet  and  noblest  music 

Shall  resound  for  Him  alone. 

3  Faithful  men  afar  shall  listen. 

'Mid  their  daily  toil  or  rest. 
While  the  melody  shall  bid  them 
Love  the  Church  where  all  are  blest. 


4  Earth's  rejoicings,  bright  and  holy. 
Shall  be  signed  with  joyful  peal ; 
And  the  music  from  the  steeple 
Shall  our  faith  and  love  reveal. 

0  They  who  languish,  sick  and  lonely. 
Shall  be  minded,  as  they  sigli. 
Of  the  Church's  one  communion. 
God's  true  home  and  farailv. 


6  When  the  spirits  of  the  faithful 
Pass  away  to  light  and  peace: 
Solemn  tones  shall  then  forewarn  us. 
Soon  our  life  and  work  must  cease. 


7  May  these  loud  and  well-tuned  voices. 
Pealing  forth  in  grand  accord. 
Lift  our  hearts  through  joy  and  sorrow 
To  Thy  throne,  most  gracious  Lord. 

Amen. 
204 


[an  organ.] 
652  P.M. 

1  Angel-voices,  ever  singing 

Round  Thy  throne  of  light: 
Angel-harps,  for  ever  ringing. 

Rest  not  day  nor  night ; 
Thousands  only  live  to  bless  Thee, 
And  confess  Thee 
Lord  of  might ! 

2  Lord,  we  know  Thy  love  rejoices 

O'er  each  work  of  Thine ; 
Thou  didst  ears,  and  hands,  and  voices 

For  Thy  praise  combine; 
Craftsman's  art  and  music's  measure 
For  Thy  pleasure 
Didst  design. 

3  Here,  great  God,  to-day  we  offer 

Of  Thine  own  to  Thee; 
And  for  Thine  acceptance  proffer. 

All  unworthily. 
Hearts  and  minds,  and  hands  and  voices, 
In  our  choicest 
Melody. 

4  Honor,  glory,  might,  and  merit. 

Thine  shall  ever  be ! 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

Blessed  Trinity! 
Of  the  best  that  Thou  hast  given, 
Earth  and  heaven 
Render  Thee !     Amen. 


Sox  {\)c  Sick  nnb  QVfaictcb. 


653 


CM. 


1  Oh,  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink 

Though  pressed  by  every  foe, 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  woe ! 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod. 
But,  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  i)ain. 
Will  lean  upon  its  God  ; 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 

When  tempests  rage  without  ; 
That,  when  in  danger,  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness,  feels  no  doubt. 


FOR  THE  SICK  AND  AFFLICTED. 


4  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this ; 
And  then,  whate'er  may  come, 
We'll  taste,  ev'n  here,  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home.     Amen. 


654 


8.4. 


1  My  God,  I  thank  Thee,  Who  hast  made 

The  earth  so  bright  ; 
So  full  of  splendor  and  of  joy. 

Beauty  and  light ; 
So  many  glorious  things  are  here, 

Noble  and  right. 

2  I  thank  Thee  too  that  Thou  hast  made 

Joy  to  abound  ; 
So  many  gentle  thoughts  and  deeds 

Circling  us  round. 
That  in  the  darkest  spot  of  earth 

Sojne  love  is  found. 

3  I  thank  Thee  more  that  all  our  joy 

Is  touched  with  pain  ; 
That  shadows  fall  on  brightest  hours  ; 

That  thorns  remain  ; 
So  that  earth's  bliss  may  be  our  guide, 

And  not  our  chain. 

4  For  Thou  Who  knowest.  Lord,  how  soon 

Our  weak  heart  clings. 
Hast  given  us  joys,  tender  and  true. 

Yet  all  with  wings  ; 
So  that  we  see,  gleaming  on  high. 

Diviner  things. 

5  I  thank  Thee,  Lord,  that  Thou  hast  kept 

The  best  in  store; 
We  have  enough,  yet  not  too  much 

To  long  for  more : 
A  yearning  for  a  deeper  peace. 

Not  known  before. 

6  I  thank  Thee,  Lord,  that  here  our  souls, 

Though  amply  blest. 
Can  never  find,  although  they  seek, 

A  perfect  rest ; 
Nor  ever  shall,  until  they  lean 

On  Jesus'  breast. 


655 


S.M. 


"  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand :  " 
My  God,  I  wish  them  there ; 

My  life,  my  friends,  ray  soul,  I  leave 
Entirely  to  Thy  care! 


2  "  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand," 

Whatever  they  may  be ; 
Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright. 
As  best  may  seem  to  Thee. 

3  "  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand :  " 

Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear? 
My  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 

4  "  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand," 

Jesus,  the  crucified  ! 
The  hand  my  cruel  sins  had  pierced 
Is  now  my  guard  and  guide. 


656 


L.M. 


1  0  Love  divine,  that  stooped  to  share 

Our  sharpest  pang,  our  bitterest  tear! 
On  Thee  we  cast  each  earth-born  care ; 
We  smile  at  pain  while  Thou  art  near. 

2  Though  long  the  weary  way  we  tread. 

And  sorrow  crown  each  lingering  year. 
No  path  we  shun,  no  darkness  dread, 
Our  hearts  still  whispering,  Thou  art  near. 

3  When  drooping  pleasure  turns  to  grief. 

And  trembling  faith  is  changed  to  fear, 
The  murmuring  wind,  the  quivering  leaf, 
Shall  softly  tell  us.  Thou  art  near. 

4  On  Thee  we  rest  our  burdening  woe, 

0  Love  divine,  for  ever  dear  ! 
Content  to  suffer,  while  we  know. 
Living  and  dying,  Thou  art  near. 


657 


lis. 


1  Tho'  faint,  yet  pursuing,  we  go  on  our  way; 
The  Lord  is  our  leader,  His  word  is  our  stay; 
Though  suffering,  and  sorrow,  and  trial  be 

near. 
The  Lord  is  our  refuge,   and  whom  can  we 
fear? 

2  He  raiseth  the  fallen,  he  cheereth  the  faint  ; 
The   weak,   and  oppressed,    He    will    hear 

their  complaint ; 
The   way  may  be   weary,   and   thorny   the 

road. 
But  how  can  we  falter?  our  help  is  in  God  ! 

205 


FOR  THE  SICK  AXD  AFFLICTED. 


3  And  to  His  green  pastures  our  footsteps  He 

leads ; 
His  flock  in  the  desert  how  kindly  He  feeds! 
The  Iambs  in  His  bosom  He  tenderly  bears, 
And  brings  back  the  wanderers  safe  from 

the  snares. 

4  Though  cloiids  may  surround  us,  our  God  is 

our  light  ; 
Though  storms  rage  around  us,  our  God  is 

our  might;  ! 

So  faint,    yet    pursuing,    still    onward    we 

come; 
The  Lord  is  our  leader,  and  heaven  is  our 

home! 


6  We  would  see  Jesus :  this  is  all  we're  need- 
ing; 
Strength,  joy,  and  willingness  come  with 
the  sight  ; 
We  would  see  Jesus,  dying,  risen,  pleading; 
Then  welcome  day,  and  farewell  mortal 
night. 


659 


11.10. 


658 


11.10. 


1  We    would    see    Jesus  :    for    the    shadows 

lengthen 
Across  this  little  landscape  of  our  life ; 
We  would   see  Jesus,  our    weak    faith    to 
strengthen 
For  the  last  weariness,  the  final  strife. 

2  We  would  see  Jesus,  the  great  rock  founda- 

tion 
Whereon  our  feet  were   set  by  sovereign 
grace: 
Nor  life  nor  death,  with  all  their  agitation. 
Can  thence  remove  us,  if  we  see  His  face. 

3  We  would  see  Jesus :  other  lights  are  paling. 

Which  for  long  years  we  have  rejoiced  to 

see; 
The  blessings  of  our  pilgrimage  are  failing  : 
We  would  not  mourn  them,  for  we  go  to 

Thee. 

4  We  would  see  Jesus ;  yet  the  spirit  lingers 

Round  the  dear  objects  it  has  loved   so 

long, 
And  earth  from  earth  can  scarce  unclasp  its 

fingers ; 
Our  love  to  Thee  makes  not  this  love  less 

strong. 

5  We  would  see  Jesus  :  sense  is  all  too  bind- 

ing, 
And    heaven    appears    too    dim,  too  far 
away  ; 
We  would    see  Thee,    Thyself    our    hearts 
reminding 
What  Thou  hast  suffered,  our  great  debt 
to  pay. 
206 


1  Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the  weariness  and  sor- 
row 
Of  the  sad  heart  that  comes  to  Thee  for 
rest  ; 
Cares  of  to-day,  and  burdens  of  to-morrow, 
Blessings  implored,  and  sins  to  be   con- 
fest; 
We  come  before  Thee  at  Thy  gracious  word. 
And  lay  them  at  Thy  feet :  Thou  knowest, 
Lord. 


2  Thou  knowest  all  the  past  ;  how  long  and 
blindly 
On  the  dark  mountains  the  lost  wanderer 
strayed  ; 
How  the  Good  Shepherd  followed,  and  how 
kindly 
He  bore  it  home,  upon  His  shoulders  laid; 
And  healed  the  bleeding  wounds,  and  sooth- 
ed the  pain, 
And   brought    back    life,    and    hope,    and 
strength  again. 


8  Thou  knowest  all  the  present ;  each  tempta- 
tion. 
Each  toilsome  duty,  each  foreboding  fear; 
All  to  each  one  assigned,  of  tribulation. 

Or  to  beloved  ones,  than  self  more  dear; 
All  pensive  memories,  as  we  journey  on. 
Longings  for  vanished   smiles    and    voices 
gone. 


4  Thou   knowest   all   the    future  ;    gleams  of 
gladness 
By  stormy  clouds  too  quickly  overcast ; 
Hours  of  sweet  fellowship  and  parting  sad- 
ness, 
And  the  dark  river  to  be  crossed  at  last. 
Oh,  what  could  hope  and  confidence  afford 
To  tread  that  path !  but  this,  Thou  knowest, 
Lord. 


FOR  THE  SICK  AND   AFFLICTED. 


5  Thou  knowest,  not  alone  as  God,  all-knowing; 

As  Man,   our  mortal  weakness  Thou  hast 

proved  ; 

On  earth,  with  purest  sympathies  o'erflowing, 

0   Saviour,   Thou  hast   wept,    and  Thou 

hast  loved  ; 

And   love    and   sorrow  still    to    Thee  may 

come, 
And  find  a  hiding-place,  a  rest,  a  home. 

6  Therefore  we  come,  Thy  gentle  call  obeying, 

And  lay  our  sins  and  sorrows  at  Thy  feet; 
On  everlasting  strength  our  weakness  stay- 
itig, 
Clothed  in  Thy  robe  of  righteousness  com- 
plete: 
Then    rising    and   refreshed  we  leave  Thy 

throne. 
And  follow  on  to  know  as  we  are  known. 


660  L.M. 

1  With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around  ; 

Life  seems  a  dark  and  stormy  sea; 
Yet,  'mid  the  gloom,  I  hear  a  sound, 
A  heavenly  whisper,  "  Come  to  Me." 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  place  of  rest ; 

It  tells  me  where  my  soul  may  flee  : 
Oh,  to  the  weary,  faint,  oppressed. 
How  sweet  the  bidding,  "  Come  to  Me  !  " 

3  "  Come,  for  all  else  must  fail  and  die! 

Earth  is  no  resting-place  for  thee; 
To  heaven  direct  thy  weeping  eye, 
I  am  thy  portion  ;   Come  to  Me." 

4  0  voice  of  mercy !  voice  of  love ! 

In  conflict,  grief,  and  agony. 
Support  me,  cheer  me  from  above; 
And  gently  whisper,  "  Come  to  Mel  " 

Amen. 


2  I  dare  not  choose  my  lot : 

I  would  not,  if  I  might  ; 
Choose  Thou  for  me,  my  God  : 
So  shall  I  walk  aright. 

Take  Thou  my  cup,  and  it 

With  joy  or  sorrow  fill, 
As  best  to  Thee  may  seem  ; 

Choose  Thou  my  good  and  ill. 

3  Choose  Thou  for  me  my  friends. 

My  sickness  or  my  health  ; 
Choose  Thou  my  cares  for  me, 
My  poverty  or  wealth. 

Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice. 
In  things  or  great  or  small  ; 

Be  Thou  my  guide,  my  strength, 
My  wisdom,  and  my  all.     Amen. 


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661 


1  Thy  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord, 
However  dark  it  be  : 
Lead  me  by  Thine  own  hand. 
Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 

Smooth  let  it  be  or  rough. 

It  will  be  still  the  best  ; 
Winding  or  straight,  it  leads 

Right  onward  to  Thy  rest. 


7.6 


Lord  Jesus  by  Thy  Passion, 
To  Thee  I  make  my  prayer; 

Thou  Who  in  mercy  smitest, 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  and  spare. 

2  Oh,  wash  me  in  the  fountain, 

That  floweth  from  Thy  side ! 
Oh,  clothe  me  in  the  raiment 
Thy  blood  hath  purified! 

3  Oh,  hold  Thou  up  my  goings, 

And  lead  from  strength  to  strength, 
That  unto  Thee  in  Sion 
I  may  appear  at  length ! 


4  Oh,  hearken  to  my  knocking, 

And  open  wide  the  door. 
That  I  may  enter  freely 
And  never  leave  Thee  more ! 

5  Oh,  bring  me,  loving  Jesus, 

To  that  most  blessed  place. 
Where  angels  and  archangels 
Look  ever  on  Thy  face; 

6  Where  gladsome  alleluias 

Unceasingly  resound; 
Where  martyrs,  now  triumphant. 
Walk  robed  in  white  and  crowned ! 

7  Oh,  make  my  spirit  worthy. 

To  join  that  ransomed  throng! 
Oh,  teach  my  lips  to  utter 
That  everlasting  song! 

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Oh,  give  that  last,  best  blessing, 
That  even  saints  can  know. 

To  follow  in  Thy  footsteps 
Wherever  Thou  dost  go ! 

Not  wisdom,  might,  or  glory, 

I  ask  to  win  above ; 
1  ask  for  Thee,  Thee  only, 

0  Thou  eternal  love ! 


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663  8s. 

1  As  every  day,  Thy  mercy  spares, 
Will  bring  its  trials  and  its  cares, 
0  Saviour,  till  ray  life  shall  end. 
Be  Thou  my  counselor  and  friend ! 
Teach  me  Thy  precepts  all  divine, 
And  be  Thy  great  example  mine. 

2  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 

With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest; 
And  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise. 
Oh,  lead  me  onwai'd  to  the  skies ! 

3  And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labors  done, 
Jesus,  Thy  heavenly  radiance  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed ; 
Then  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  Thy  face  and  sing  Thy  praise.    Amen. 


664 


CM. 


1  My  Father,  for  another  night 

Of  quiet  sleep  and  rest, 
For  all  the  joy  of  morning  light. 
Thy  holy  Name  be  blest. 

2  Now  with  the  new-born  day  I  give 

Myself  anew  to  Thee, 
That  as  Thou  wiliest  I  may  live. 
And  what  Thou  wiliest  be. 

3  Whate'er  I  do,  things  great  or  small. 

Whate'er  I  speak  or  frame. 
Thy  glory  may  I  seek  in  all, 
Do  all  in  Jesus'  Name. 

4  My  Father,  for  His  sake,  I  pray. 

Thy  child  accept  and  bless ; 
And  lead  me  by  Thy  grace  to-day 
In  paths  of  righteousness.     Amen. 
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665 


CM. 


1  The  morning  bright  with  rosy  light 

Has  waked  me  from  my  sleep  ; 
Father,  I  own  Thy  love  alone 
Thy  little  one  doth  keep. 

2  All  through  the  day,  I  humbly  pray. 

Be  Thou  my  guard  and  guide  ; 
My  sins  forgive,  and  let  me  live. 
Lord  Jesus,  near  Thy  side. 

3  Oh,  make  Thy  rest  within  my  breast, 

Great  Spirit  of  all  grace! 
Make  me  like  Thee;  then  shall  1  be 
Prepared  to  see  Thy  face.     Amen. 


666 


L.M. 


1  Saviour,  when  night  involves  the  skies, 

My  soul,  adoring,  turns  to  Thee; 
Thee,  self-abased  in  mortal  guise, 
And  wrapt  in  shades  of  death  for  me. 

2  On  Thee  my  waking  raptures  dwell, 

When  crimson  gleams  the  east  adorn, 
j      Thee,  victor  of  the  grave  and  hell, 
I         Thee,  source  of  life's  eternal  morn. 
i 

I  3  When  noon  her  throne  in  light  arrays, 
I         To  Thee  my  soul  triumphant  springs; 
Thee,  throned  in  glory's  endless  blaze. 

Thee,  Lord  of  lords  and  King  of  kings. 

4  O'er  earth,  when  shades  of  evening  steal, 
To  death  and  Thee  my  thoughts  I  give; 
To  death,  whose  power  I  soon  must  feel. 
To  Thee,  with  Whom  I  trust  to  live. 


667 

1  Tarry  with  me,  O  my  Saviour! 

For  the  day  is  passing  by ; 
See !  the  shades  of  evening  gather. 
And  the  night  is  drawing  nigh. 

2  Deeper,  deeper  grow  the  shadows. 

Paler  now  the  glowing  west. 
Swift  the  night  of  death  advances  ; 
Shall  it  be  the  night  of  rest? 


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3  Lonely  seems  the  vale  of  shadow  ; 

Sinks  my  heart  with  troubled  fear  ; 
Give  me  faith  for  clearer  vision, 

Speak  Thou,  Lord,  in  words  of  cheer. 

4  Let  me  hear  Thy  voice  behind  me. 

Calming  all  these  wild  alarms; 
Let  me,  underneath  my  weakness. 
Feel  the  everlasting  arms. 

5  Feeble,  trembling,  fainting,  dying. 

Lord,  I  cast  myself  on  Thee  ; 
Tarry  with  me  through  the  darkness  ; 
While  I  sleep,  still  watch  by  me. 

6  Tarry  with  me,  O  my  Saviour! 

Lay  my  head  upon  Thy  breast 
Till  the  morning;  then  awake  me! 
Morning  of  eternal  rest.     Amen. 


668 


8s. 


1  Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer, 

Thou  shepherd  and  guardian  of  Thine, 
My  all  to  Thy  covenant  care, 
I,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign. 

2  If  Thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me; 
And,  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  ou, 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  Thee. 

3  A  sovereign  protector  I  have, 

Unseen,  yet  for  ever  at  hand  ; 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save, 
Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

4  His  smiles  and  His  comforts  abound. 

His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend  ; 
And  walls  of  salvation  surround 
The  soul  He  delights  to  defend. 


669 


L.M. 


3  And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart, 

Too  oft  regardless  of  Thy  love, 
Ungrateful,  can  from  Thee  depart, 
And  from  the  path  of  duty  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Christ  my  Lord  ;  His  Name  alone 
I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  accepta«ce  at  Thy  throne. 

5  With  hope  in  Him  mine  eyefiHsclose; 

With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  n»me; 
Safe  in  Thy  care  may  I  repose, 

And  wake  with  jiraises  to  Thy  Namft». 

Amen. 


670 


8.7.8.7.7.7. 


1  Great  God,  to  Thee  my  evening  song 

With  humble  gratitude  1  raise: 
Oh,  let  Thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days  unclouded  as  they  pass. 

And  every  onward  rolling  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  Thy  love  and  power. 


1  Through  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us; 

Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  u.s. 
Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest ; 

Jesus,  Thou  our  guardian  be; 

Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 

2  Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 

Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes; 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers ; 
In  Thine  arms  may  we  repose; 
And,  when  life's  short  day  is  past. 
Rest  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last. 

Amen. 


671  CM. 

1  To  Sion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes, 

From  thence  expecting  aid  ; 
From  Sion's  hill,  and  Sion's  God. 
Who  heaven  and  earth  has  made. 

2  He  will  not  let  Thy  foot  be  moved. 

Thy  guardian  will  not  sleep ; 
Behold,  the  God  who  slumbers  not 
Will  favored  Israel  keep. 

3  Sheltered  beneath  th'  Almighty's  wings. 

Thou  shalt  securely  rest, 
Where  neither  .sun  nor  moon  shall  Thee 
By  day  or  night  molest. 

4  At  home,  abroad,  in  peace,  in  war. 

Thy  God  shall  thee  defend  ; 
Conduct  thee  through  life's  pilgrimage. 
Safe  to  thy  journey's  end. 
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672 


S.M. 


1  Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope. 

On  Thee  I  east  my  care; 
With  humble  confidence  look  up. 
And  know  Thou  hear'st  my  prayer. 

Give  me  on  Thee  to  wait. 

Till  I  can  all  things  do; 
On  Thee,  almighty  to  creat*?. 

Almighty  to  renew. 

2  Give  me  a  true  regard. 

A  single,  steady  aim, 
Unmoved  by  threatening  or  reward, 
To  Thee  and  Thy  great  Name  ; 

A  jealous,  just  concern 

For  Thine  immortal  praise  ; 
A  pure  desire  that  aD  may  learn 

And  glorify  Thy  grace. 

3  I  rest  upon  Thy  word ; 

The  promise  is  for  me; 
My  succor  and  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  surely  come  from  Thee: 

But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove. 
Till  Thou  my  jpatient  spirit  guide 

Into  Thy  perfect  love.     Amen. 

673  CM. 

1  Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 

Where  Jesus  answers  prayer; 
There  humbly  fall  before  His  feet. 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh ; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  Thee. 
And  such,  0  Lord,  am  L 

8  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin. 
By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  war  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  Thee  for  i-est. 

4  Be  Thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place  ; 

That,  sheltered  near  Thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him.  Thou  hast  died! 

5  0  wondrous  love !  to  bleed  and  die. 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame. 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  Thy  gracious  Name. 

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674  8s. 

1  Jesus,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me 

No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare ; 
Oh,  knit  my  thankful  heart  to  Thee, 

And  reign  without  a  rival  there ! 
Thine  wholly.  Thine  alone,  I  am  ; 
Be  Thou  alone  my  constant  flame. 

2  Oh,  grant  that  nothing  in  my  soul 

May  dwell,  but  Thy  pure  love  alone  ! 
Oh,  may  Thy  love  possess  me  whole. 

My  joy,  my  treasure,  and  my  crown : 
Strange  flames  far  from  my  heart  remove  ; 
May  every  act,  word,  thought,  be  love! 

3  O  love,  how  cheering  is  Thy  ray ! 

All  pain  before  Thy  presence  flies : 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 

Where'er  Thy  healing  beams  ai'ise, 
0  Jesus,  nothing  may  I  see, 
Nothing  desii'e  or  seek,  but  Thee  ! 

4  Still  let  Thy  love  point  out  my  way! 

What    wondrous    things    Thy  love   hath 
wrought ! 
Still  lead  me,  lest  I  go  astray  ; 

Direct  my  word,  inspire  my  thought ; 
And  if  I  fall,  soon  may  I  hear 
Thy  voice,  and  know  that  love  is  near. 

5  In  suffering,  be  Thy  love  my  peace  ; 

In  weakness,  be  Thy  love  my  power: 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 

Jesus,  in  that  dark,  final  hour 
Of  death,  be  Thou  my  guide  and  friend, 
That  I  may  love  Thee  without  end. 

Amen. 


675 


O.M. 


1  My  God,  I  love  Thee :  not  because 

I  hope  for  heaven  thereby  ; 
Nor  yet  because  if  I  love  not 
I  must  for  ever  die. 

2  But,  0  my  Jesus,  Thou  didst  me 

Upon  the  cross  embrace  ; 
For  me  didst  bear  the  nails  and  spear, 
And  manifold  disgrace, 

3  And  griefs  and  torments  numberless. 

And  sweat  of  agony. 
E'en  death  itself  ;  and  all  for  me 
Who  was  Thine  enemv. 


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4  Then  why,  0  blessed  Jesus  Christ, 

Should  I  not  love  Thee  well? 
Not  for  the  hope  of  winning  heaven, 
Nor  of  escaping  hell ; 

5  Not  with  the  hope  of  gaining  aught : 

Not  seeking  a  reward  : 
But  as  Thyself  hast  loved  me, 
O  ever-loving  Lord ! 

6  E'en  so  I  love  Thee,  and  will  love, 

And  in  Thy  praise  will  sing  ; 
Solely  because  Thou  art  my  God, 
And  my  eternal  King. 


676  L.M. 

1  No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 

My  firm  affection.  Lord,  to  Thee  ; 
For  Thou  hast  always  been  my  rock, 
A  fortress  and  defence  to  me. 

2  Thou  my  deliverer  art,  my  God  ; 

My  trust  is  in  Thy  mighty  power: 
Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad. 
At  home  my  safeguard  and  my  tower, 

3  To  Thee  I  will  address  my  prayer. 

To  Whom  all  praise  we  justly  owe  ; 
So  shall  I,  by  Thy  watchful  care, 
Be  guarded  safe  from  every  foe. 


677  CM. 

1  When  all  Thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 

My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Oh,  how  shall  words  with  equal  warmth 

The  gratitude  declare 
That  glows  within  my  ravished  heart? 
But  Thou  canst  read  it  there. 

3  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart. 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

4  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds. 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 


5  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 

Divide  Thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  0  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

6  Through  all  eternity,  to  Thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise  ; 

But  oh,  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  "Thy  praise ! 


678  8s. 

1  Thou  hidden  love  of  God,  whose  height, 
Whose  depth  unfathomed  no  man  knows : 

I  see  from  far  Thy  beauteous  light. 
Inly  I  sigh  for  Thy  repose: 

My  heart  is  pained,  nor  can  it  be 

At  rest  till  it  find  rest  in  Thee. 


2  Is  there  a  thing  beneath  the  sun 

That  strives  with  Thee  my  heart  to  share? 
Ah!  tear  it  thence,  and  reign  alone, 

The  Lord  of  every  motion  there. 
Then  shall  my  heart  from  earth  be  free. 
When  it  hath  found  repose  in  Thee. 

3  Oh,  hide  this  self  from  me,  that  I 

No  more,  but  Christ  in  me,  may  live! 
My  base  affections  crucify. 

Nor  let  one  favorite  sin  survive  ; 
In  all  things  nothing  may  I  see. 
Nothing  desire,  or  seek,  but  Thee. 

4  Each  moment  draw  from  earth  away 

My  heart,  that  lowly  waits  Thy  call! 
Speak  to  my  inmost  soul,  and  say 

I  am  thy  love,  thy  God,  thy  all  ! 
To  feel  Thy  power,  to  hear  Thy  voice, 
To  taste  Thy  love,  be  all  my  choice!   Amen. 


679  L.M. 

1  Let  me  with  light  and  truth  be  blest ; 

Be  these  my  guides  to  lead  the  way, 
TiU  on  Thy  holy  hill  I  rest. 
And  in  Thy  sacred  temple  pray. 

2  Then  will  I  there  fresh  altars  raise 

To  God,  Who  is  my  only  joy: 
And  well-tuned  harps,  with  songs  of  praise, 
Shall  all  my  grateful  hours  employ. 
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3  Why  then  cast  down,  my  soul  ?  and  why 
So  much  oppressed  with  anxious  care? 
On  God,  thy  God,  for  aid  rely, 
Who  will  thy  ruined  state  repair. 


680 


CM. 


1  O  Thou,  from  Whom  all  goodness  flows, 

I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily, 
Thy  pardon  grant,  Thy  peace  impart : 
In  love,  remember  me. 

3  When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
Oh,  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day ! 
For  good,  remember  me. 

4  If  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief, 

This  feeble  frame  should  be. 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief  : 
Hear  and  remember  me. 

5  And  oh,  when  in  the  hour  of  death 

I  own  Thy  just  decree, 
Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath. 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me.     Amen. 


681 


S.M. 


1  My  spirit,  on  Thy  care, 

Blest  Saviour,  I  recline; 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  to  despair. 
For  Thou  art  love  divine. 

2  In  Thee  I  place  my  trust, 

On  Thee  I  calmly  rest ; 
I  know  Thee  good,  I  know  Thee  just. 
And  count  Thy  choice  the  best. 

3  Whate'er  events  betide. 

Thy  will  they  all  perform  : 
Safe  in  Thy  breast  my  head  I  hide. 
Nor  fear  the  coming  storm. 

4  Let  good  or  ill  befall. 

It  must  be  good  for  me ; 
Secure  of  having  Thee  in  all, 
Of  having  all  in  Thee. 
312 


682 


7s. 


1  Sovereign  ruler  of  the  skies, 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise. 

All  our  times  are  in  Thy  hand. 
All  events  at  Thy  command. 

2  He  that  formed  us  in  the  womb, 
He  shall  guide  us  to  the  tomb; 
All  our  ways  shall  ever  be 
Ordered  by  His  wise  decree. 

3  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health. 
Blighting  want  and  cheerful  wealth, 
All  our  pleasures,  all  our  pains, 
Come,  and  end,  as  God  ordains. 

4  May  we  always  own  Thy  hand. 
Still  to  Thee  surrendered  stand. 
Know  that  Thou  art  God  alone, 

We  and  ours  are  all  Thy  own  !  Amen. 


683 


CM. 


1  Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies. 
Accepted  at  Thy  throne  of  grace 
Let  this  petition  rise. 

2  Give  me  a  calm  and  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free; 
The  blessings  of  Thy  grace  impart. 
And  make  me  live  to  Thee. 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  Thou  art  mine 

My  path  of  life  attend : 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end.     Amen. 


684  CM. 

1  While  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  power, 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled  ; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed. 

To  Thee  my  thoughts  would  soar  : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed, 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see; 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  Thee. 


HOME  AND  PERSONAL    USE. 


4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days. 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour. 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resigned  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower. 
My  soul  shall  meet  Thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storms  shall  see ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear, 
That  heart  will  rest  on  Thee. 


685 


S.M. 


1  Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Jesus'  love: 
The  fellowship  of  Christian  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  united  prayers  ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one; 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes. 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear  ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  at  death  must  part. 

Not  like  the  world's,  our  pain  ; 
But  one  in  Christ,  and  one  in  heart, 
We  part  to  meet  again. 

5  Prom  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Throughout  eternity. 


686  CM. 

1  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. 
Come  unto  Me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 
Thy  head  upon  My  breast. 

I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was. 

Weary  and  worn  and  sad. 
I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 

And  He  has  made  me  glad. 


2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. 

Behold  I  freely  give 
The  living  water  ;  thirsty  one. 
Stoop  down  and  drink,  and  live. 

I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream  ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived. 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

I  am  this  dark  world's  light ; 
Look  unto  Me,  thy  morn  shall  rise. 
And  all  thy  day  be  bright. 

I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him  my  Star,  my  Sun  ; 
And  in  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

'Till  traveling  days  are  done. 


687 


L.M. 


1  As,  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 

The  height  of  some  commanding  hill. 
His  heart  revives,  if  o'er  the  plains 

He  sees  his  home,  though  distant  still ; 

2  Thus,  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views 

By  faith  his  mansion  in  the  skies. 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews. 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

3  The  thought  of  heaven  his  spirit  cheers; 

No  more  he  grieves  for  trouljles  past ; 
Nor  any  future  trial  fears. 
So  he  may  safe  arrive  at  last. 

4  Jesus,  on  Thee  our  hopes  we  stay. 

To  lead  us  on  to  Thine  abode  ; 

Assured  Thy  love  will  far  o'erpay 

The  hardest  labors  of  the  road. 


688 


6s. 


There  is  a  blessed  home 

Beyond  this  land  of  woe. 
Where  trials  never  come. 

Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow ; 
Where  faith  is  lost  in  sight. 

And  patient  hope  is  crowned, 
And  everlasting  light 

Its  glory  throws  around. 
213 


HOME  AND  PERSONAL  USE. 


3  There  is  a  land  of  peace: 

Good  angels  know  it  well ; 
Glad  songs  that  never  cease 

Within  its  portals  swell ; 
Around  its  glorious  throne 

Ten  thousand  saints  adore 
Christ,  with  the  Father  One, 

And  Spirit,  evermore. 

3  0  joy  all  joys  beyond. 

To  see  the  Lamb  Who  died, 
And  count  each  sacred  wound 
In  hands,  and  feet,  and  side! 
214 


To  give  to  Him  the  praise 
Of  every  triumph  won, 

And  sing  through  endless  days 
The  great  things  He  hath  done! 

4  Look  up,  ye  saints  of  God ! 

Nor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  your  Saviour  trod 

Of  daily  toil  and  woe ! 
Wait  but  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love! 
His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  above. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


XoTE. — After  the  Long,  Common,  and  Short  Metres,  the  Doxologies  follow  in  numerical  order  ;  first  the 
simple  numbers,  then  the  double,  and  then  the  mixed.  And  the  sequence  is  always  from  the  higher  to  the  lower, 
as  10s,  8s,  rs  ;  8.7,  7.6,  6.5,  etc. 


L.M. 

Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow  ! 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below  ! 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host  ! 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  !  Amen. 

L.M. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 

Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore.     Amen. 

C.  M. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.     Amen. 

D.C.M. 

To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  all-divine, 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One 

Let  saints  and  angels  join  : 
Glory  to  Thee,  blest  Three  in  One, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore. 
As  was,  and  is,  and  shall  be  done, 

When  time  shall  be  no  more.    Amen. 


S.M. 

To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest, 
The  One  in  Three,  the  Three  in  One, 

Be  endless  praise  addressed.      Amen. 

D.S.M. 

Praise,  as  in  ages  past, 

Praise,  as  in  glory  now, 
Praise,  while  eternity  shall  last. 

To  Thee,  O  God,  we  vow  ; 
Whom  all  the  heavenly  host 

And  saints  on  earth  adore  ; 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Be  glory  evermore.     Amen. 


8s. 


1  10s. 

To  God  the  Father,  and  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  praise  from  all  on  earth  and  all  in 

heaven. 
As  was,  and  is,  and  ever  shall  be  given. 

Amen. 


2 


8s. 


All  praise  to  the  Father,  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  thrice  holy  and  blest, 

Th'  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  stiTl  be  addressed. 
Amen. 

3  8.8.8.8.8.8. 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son. 

And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

Be  glory  in  the  highest  given, 

By  all  in  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 

As  was  through  ages  heretofore. 

Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore.     Amen. 

4  8.8.8.8.8.8. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The   God    Whom   heaven's  triumphant 
host 
And  suffering  saints  on  earth  adore. 
Be  glory  as  in  ages  past, 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last 
When  time  itself  shall  be  no  more. 
Amen. 

5  D.8s. 

Eternal  Father  !  throned  above, 
Thou  fountain  of  redeeming  love  ! 
Eternal  Word  !  Who  left  Thy  throne 
For  man's  rebellion  to  atone  ; 
Eternal  Spirit,  Who  dost  give 
That  grace  whereby  our  spirits  live  : 
Thou  God  of  our  salvation,  be 
Eternal  praises  paid  to  Thee.     Amen. 
215 


DOXOLOGIES. 


7s. 


6 


Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  Thee, 
Now,  and  evermore  shall  be. 


7s. 


Amen. 


11 


8.7. 


Tf  7  7  7  7  7  7 

Praise  the  Name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  Him,  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  ; 
As  through  countless  ages  past. 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last.     Amen. 


i  D. 

Holy  Father,  fount  of  light, 
God  of  wisdom,  goodness,  might  ; 
Holy  Son,  Who  cara'st  to  dwell, 
God  with  us,  Emmanuel  ; 
Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove. 
God  of  comfort,  peace,  and  love ; 
Evermore  be  Thou  adored, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord.     Amen. 


8.^ 


Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 

Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise. 
As  it  was,  and  is.  be  given 
.    Glory  through  eternal  days.     Amen. 


12  8.7.8.7.8.' 

Praise  and  honor  to  the  Father. 

Praise  and  honor  to  the  Son, 
Praise  and  honor  to  the  Spirit, 

Ever  Three  and  ever  One; 
One  in  might  and  one  in  glory 

While  eternal  ages  run.     Amen. 


13  I). 8.7. 

Let  the  voice  of  all  creation. 

Earth  and  heaven's  triumphant  host. 
Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 
See  the  heavenly  elders  casting 

Golden  crowns  before  His  throne  : 
Alleluias  everlasting 

Be  to  Him,  and  Him  alone.     Amen. 


6s. 


To  Father,  and  to  Son, 
And,  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 

Eternal  Three  in  One, 
Eternal  glory  be.     Amen. 


10 


D.Gs, 


7.6. 


To  Father  and  to  Son. 

And.  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 
Eternal  Three  in  One. 

Eternal  glory  be; 
As  hath  been,  and  is  now. 

And  shall  be  evermore  : 
Before  Thy  throne  we  bow, 

And  Thee  our  God  adore.     Amen. 
216 


14 


7.6. 


To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit. 

The  God  Whom  we  adore. 
Be  loftiest  praises  given, 

Now  and  for  evermore.     Amen. 


15  D  7.6. 

O  Father  ever  glorious, 

0  everlasting  Son, 
O  Spirit  all  victorious, 

Thrice  holy  Three  in  One, 
Great  God  of  our  salvation, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
Praise,  glory,  adoration, 

Be  Thine  for  evermore.     Amen. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


6.5. 


18 


16 


6.5.    21 


8.8.8.6. 


(xlory  to  the  Father, 

Glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  Thee,  blest  Spirit, 

Whilst  all  ages  run.     Amen. 


O  Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
As  was,  and  is,  and  shall  be  done. 
Glory  to  Thee,  O  Lord.     Amen. 


17 


D.6.5.  or  lis. 

0  Father  almighty,  to  Thee  be  addressed. 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever 

blest. 
All  glory  and  worship,  from  earth  and 

from  heaven. 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be 

given.     Amen. 


8.7.8.7.4.7. 

Great  Jehovah  !  we  adore  Thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne : 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One.     Amen. 


19  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

Praise  the  Father  throned  in  heaven  ; 

Praise  the  everlasting  Son  ; 
Praise  the  Spirit  freely  given  ; 

Praise  the  blessed  Three  in  One. 
As  of  old,  the  Trinity 
Still  is  worshipped,  still  shall  be.     Amen. 


22 


7.7.7.5. 


Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Alleluias  round  Thy  throne 
Rise  eternally.     Amen. 


23  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

To  God  the  Father's  throne 

Your  highest  honors  raise ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son  ; 
To  God,  the  Spirit,  praise: 
With  all  our  powers,  eternal  King. 
Thy  Name  we  sing,  while  faith  adores. 

Amen. 


24  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

To  Father  and  to  Son 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

All  praise  be  given, 
As  hath  been  heretofore 
And  shall  be  evermore : 
Let  all  His  Name  adore 

In  earth  and  heaven.     Amen. 


20  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  blest. 

Supreme  o'er  earth  and  heaven. 
Eternal  Three  in  One  confest. 

Be  highest  glory  given, 
As  hath  been  from  the  ages  past, 
As  shall  be  while  the  ages  last, 

By  all  in  earth  and  heaven.     Amen. 


25 

Come,  let  us  adore  Him  ;   come,  bow  at  His 

feet! 
Oh,  give  Him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet ! 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full   chorus  that  gladdens  the 

skies!     Amen. 

317 


INDEX   OF  FIEST  LINES. 


HYMN 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have 346 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll 306 

A  voice  is  heard  on  earth  of  kinsfolk  weep- 
ing     253 

Abide  with  me!  fast  falls  the  eventide. . .     15 

Above  the  clear  blue  sky 599 

Accoj'ding  to  Thy  gracious  word 226 

Across  the  sky  the  shades  of  night 304 

All  glory,  laud  and  honor 89 

All  glory  to  the  Father  be 132 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name 469 

All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell 489 

All  praise  to  Him  Who  built  the  hills 483 

All  praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Lord 443 

All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night. . .     11 

All  praise  to  Thee,  0  Lord 73 

All  unseen  the  Master  walketh 522 

Alleluia!  Alleluia!  hearts  to  heaven  and 

voices  raise 119 

Alleluia!  sing  to  Jesus! 45S 

Alleluia!  song  of  sweetness  . . ." 76 

Almighty  Father,  bless  the  word 37 

Almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry. .-. 311 

Almighty  God  Whose  only  Son 511 

An  exile  for  the  faith , 145 

Ancient  of  days,  Who  sittest  throned  in 

glory 358 

Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory 60 

Angel  voices  ever  singing 652 

And  now,  0  Father,  mindful  of  the  love.   218 
And  now  the  wants  are  told,  that  brought     35 

And  will  the  great  eternal  God 268 

Another  year  is  dawning 308 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat 673 

Arise,  0  Lord,  and  shine 276 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake  284 

Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid 328 

As  every  day  Thy  mercy  spares 663 

As  the  sun  doth  daily  rise 8 

As  Thou  didst  rest,  O  Father 29 

As  pants  the   wearied   hart   for  cooling 

springs  434 

As  when  the  weary  traveler  gains 687 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old 70 

Ashamed  of  Thee,  0  dearest  Lord ! 326 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep! 252 

At  even,  when  the  sun  did  set 16 

At  the  cross  her  station  keeping 100 

At  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing 115 

At  the  Name  of  Jesus 551 


UTMM 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song 460 

Awake !  Awake !    0  Sion 422 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 344 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 2 

Awhile  in  spirit.  Lord  to  Thee 84 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne 490 

Behold  a  humble  train 155 

Behold,  the  Master  passeth  by 175 

Behold  us.  Lord,  before  Thee  met 237 

Beneath  the  cross  of  Jesus  641 

Bishop  of  the  souls  of  men 15T 

Blessed  art  Thou  who  passed  before 255 

Blessed  city,  heavenly  Salem 427 

Blessed  Saviour,  Thoxi  hast  taught  us. . . .     80 

Blessing,  honor,  thanks  and  praise 248 

Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart 433 

Blest  be,  0  Lord,  the  grace  of  love 162 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 685 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 515 

Bow  down  Thine  ear,  almighty  Lord 357 

Bowed  down  with  sorrow,  sin  and  shame.     82 

Bread  of  heaven  on  Thee  we  feed 323 

Bread  of  the  world  in  mercy  broken 222 

Brief  life  is  liere  our  portion 434 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morn- 
ing       68 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner 540 

Call  Jehovah  thy  salvation 340 

Call  them  in,  the  poor,  the  wretched 639 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 471 

Christ  above  all  glory  seated  392 

Christ  by  heavenly  hosts  adored 203 

Christ  for  the  world,  we  sing.  : 648 

Christ  is  coming!  let  creation 47 

Christ  is  made  the  sure  foundation 501 

Christ  is  risen !    Christ  is  risen !  Ill 

Christ  our  King  to  heaven  ascendeth 125 

Christ,  the  life  of  all  the  living 388 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  again 112 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day 109 

Christ,  Whose  glory  fills  the  skies 444 

Come,  Christian  children,  come  and  raise.  587 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove. . . .  399 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator  blest 400 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire 259 

Come.  Holy  Spirit,  come 397 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 466 

Come,  let  us  sing  the  song  of  songs 408 

219 


INDEX  OF   FIRST   LINES. 


HYMN 

Come,  Lord,  and  tarry  not 49 

Come,  magnify  the  Saviour's  love 462 

Come,  my  soul,  thou  must  be  waking. ...       5 

Come.  0  "Saviour,  to  Thy  table 219 

Come,  praise  your  Lord  and  Saviour 565 

Come,  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest  measures. .  520 
Corne,  quickly  come,  dread  Judge  of  all. .     43 

Come,  Thou  almighty  King 408 

Come,  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  come 398 

Come  to  our  poor  nature's  night 130 

Come  unto  Me.  ye  weary 455 

Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  anthem 541 

Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 108 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come 210 

Conquering  kings  their  titles  take 366 

Creator  of  mankind 359 

Creatt)r  S|)irit,  by  Whose  aid 401 

Crown  Him  with  many  crowns 395 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee 585 

Day  of  wrath !  oh,  day  of  mourning! 44 

Diivs  and  moments  quickly  living 642 

Draw,  Holy  Ghost,  Thy  sevenfold  veil. . .  239 
Draw  nigh,  and  take  the  body  of  the  Lord  212 
Dread  Jehovah,  God  of  nations 303 

Earth  has  many  a  noble  city 65 

Eternal  Father!  strong  to  save. 310 

Eternal  God!  we  look  to  Thee 453 

Every  morning  mercies  new 7 

Fair  waved  the  golden  corn 598 

Far  from  mv  heavenly  home 373 

Pather,  l.efo're  Thy  throne  of  light 178 

Father,  hear  Thy  children's  call  560 

Father,  lead  us  day  by  day 593 

Father  of  all,  from  land  and  sea 508 

Father  of  heaven.  Whose  love  profound. .  135 

Pather  of  heaven.  Who  hast  created  all. .  .  229 

Pather  of  love,  our  guide  and  friend 335 

Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love 207 

Father  of  mei-cies  in  Thy  Word '.J63 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 683 

Father,  Who  mak'st  Thy  suffering  sons. .  292 

Fierce  imaged  the  storm  of  wind 74 

Fling  out  the  banner,  let  it  float 274 

For  all  the  saints,  who  from  their  labors  rest  185 
For  all  Thy  love  and  goodness,  so  boimtiful 

and  free 531 

For  all  Thy  saints,  a  noble  throng 170 

For  ever  with  the  Lord 356 

For  the  beauty  of  the  earth 484 

For  Thee,  0  dear,  dear  country 425 

For  Thee,  0  God,  our  constant  praise  . .  .  538 

For  Thy  dear  saint,  0  Lord 191 

For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace 307 

220 


HYMN 

Forward!  be  our  watchword 543 

Forwai-d  go  in  glad  accord 547 

Framer  of  the  light 4 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 495 

From  all  Thy  saints  in  warfare 183 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 275 

From  the  eastern  mountains 64 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken 504 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Father 634 

Glory  be  to  Jesus 384 

Glory,  glory  everlasting 390 

Glory  to  the  blessed  Jesus 570 

Glory  to  the  Father  give 577 

Glory  to  Thee,  0  Lord 148 

Go  forward,  Christian  soldier 349 

Go,  labor  on,  spend  and  be  spent 647 

God  almighty,  in  Thy  temple 578 

God  bless  our  native  land 300 

God  eternal,  mighty  King 589 

God  hath  two  families  of  love 579 

God  in  heaven  hear  our  singing 610 

God  is  love;  His  mercy  brightens 446 

God  is  love ;  that  anthem  olden 485 

God,  my  Father,  hear  me  pray 405 

God,  my  King,  Thy  might  confessing. . . .  486 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace 372 

God  of  mercy,  throned  on  high 583 

God  of  our  fathers,  bless  this  land 299 

God  of  that  glorious  gift  of  grace 231 

God  of  the  living,  in  Whose  eyes 249 

God,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven 23 

God  the  all-terrible!  King,  Who ordainest.  479 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son 559 

Golden  harps  are  sounding 575 

Gracious  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd 588 

Gracious  Spirit,  Holy  Ghost 79 

Grant  us,  0  our  heavenly  Father 604 

Great  Creator",  Lord  of  all 576 

Great  God  of  our  salvation 270 

Great  God,  to  Thee  my  evening  song.   . . .  669 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear 43 

Great  King  of  nations,  hear  our  prayer. .  .  199 

Great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep 601 

Guide  me,  0  Thou  great  Jehovah 437 

Guide  Thou,  0  God,  the  guardian  hands.  193 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 123 

Hail  !  Thou  long  expected  Jesus 62 

Hail !  Thou  once  despised  Jesus 457 

Hail,  Thou  source  of  every  blessing 69 

Hail  to  the  Loi'd's  Anointed 371 

Hail  to  the  Lord  Who  comes 156 

Hark!  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding 40 

Hark,  my  soul!  it  is  the  Lord 618 

Hark !  ten  thousand  voices  sounding 121 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


HYMN 

Hark  I  the  glad  sound !  the  Saviour  comes  51 

Hark!  the  herald  angels  sing 54 

Hark !  the  loud  celestial  hymn 136 

Hark!  the  song  of  Jubilee 514 

Hark!  the  sound  of  holy  voices 189 

Hark!  the  swelling  breezes 283 

Hark!  the  voice  eternal 39 

Hark !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 61 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me  378 

He  is  risen,  He  is  risen 114 

He  leadeth  me,  0  blessed  thought 633 

Heal  me,  0  my  Saviour,  heal 380 

Hear  Thy  children's  hymn  of  praise 582 

Hear  us.  Thou  that  broodest 128 

Heavenly  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 590 

Heavenly  Shepherd,  Thee  we  pray 260 

Heirs  of  unending  life 342 

Here,  0  my  Lord,  I  see  Thee  face  to  face.  211 

Holy  Father,  cheer  our  way 13 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 406 

Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  almighty  ....  404 

Holy  offerings  rich  and  rare 297 

Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 552 

Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  gloiy 240 

Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  love 238 

Hosanna!  raise  the  pealing  hymn 591 

Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord 465 

Hosanna  we  sing,  like  the  children  dear. .  592 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet 519 

How  beauteous  were  the  marks  divine. . . .  607 

How  blessed  from  the  bonds  of  sin 649 

How  oft,  0  Lord,  Thy  face  hath  shone. . .  141 

How  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds. . . .  449 

Hushed  was  the  evening  hymn 597 

I  am  not  worthy,  holy  Lord 220 

I  could  not  do  without  Thee 623 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 686 

I  hunger  and  I  thirst 330 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus 625 

I  love  Thy  kingdom.  Lord 503 

I  need  Thee,  pi-ecious  Jesus 622 

If  thou  wouldest  life  attain 352 

I'm  but  a  stranger  here  645 

In  exile  here  we  wander 77 

In  grief  and  fear  to  Thee,  O  Lord 200 

In  His  temple  now  behold  Him ! 153 

In  the  hour  of  trial 325 

In  the  Name  of  God  the  Father 545 

In  the  Name  which  earth  and  heaven  . .  .  266 

In  the  vineyard  of  our  Father  609 

In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  fear 233 

Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer  668 

It  is  finished !   blessed  Jesus 104 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 428 


Jerusalem  on  high 430 

Jerusalem  the  golden 426 

Jesus  calls  us:  o'er  the  tumult 138 

Jesus  came;  the  heavens  adoring 363 

Jesus  Christ  is  passing  by 615 

Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day 110 

Jesus,  from  Thy  throne  on  high 555 

Jesus,  gentlest  "Saviour 605 

Jesus,  high  in  glory 581 

Jesus,  I  have  promised 632 

Jesus,  I  live  to  Thee 353 

Jesus,  in  Thy  dying  woes. ...   562 

Jesus,  King  of  glory 564 

Jesus,  life  of  those  who  die 563 

Jesus  lives!  Thy  threatening  woe 118 

Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and  glory  .    377 

Jesus,  Lord,  Thy  praise  we  sing 142 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul 320 

Jesus  loves  me;  this  I  know 611 

Jesus,  meek  and  gentle 596 

Jesus,  merciful  and  mild, . .    630 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  ray  all 619 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me 327 

Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope 672 

Jesus,  Name  of  wondrous  love 150 

Jesus,  our  risen  King 459 

Jesus,  Saviour,  ever  mild 554 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 281 

Jesus,  still  lead  on 438 

Jesus,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me 567 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  is  sweet 368 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 450 

Jesus,  Thou  joy  of  loving  hearts 448 

Jesus,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me 674 

Jesus  to  Thy  table  led 216 

Jesus,  where'er  Thy  people  meet 271 

Je.sus,  Who  for  us  didst  bear  561 

Jesus,  with  Thy  Church  abide 553 

Joy  to  the  world !  the  Lord  is  come 370 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 329 

King  of  glory.  Saviour  dear 580 

King  of  saints,  0  Lord  incarnate 139 

King  of  saints,  to  Whom  the  number  ....  174 

Laboring  and  heavy  laden 454 

Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain 574 

Lamb  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee 595 

Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 261 

Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling 

gloom 440 

Lead  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 439 

Let  me  be  with  Thee  where  Thou  art 354 

Let  me  with  light  and  truth  be  blessed. . .  679 

Let  no  hopeless  tears  be  shed 254 

Let  saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing 410 

221 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 


HTMN 

Lift  the  strain  of  high  thanksgiving  ....  372 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates 473 

Light's  abode,  celestial  Salem 417 

Light  that  from  that  dark  abyss 631 

Lo !  God  is  here !  let  us  adore 500 

Lo!  He  comes  with  clouds  descending.  ...  41 

Lo!  round  the  throne  a  glorious  band. . . .  187 

Lo!  the  voice  of  Jesus 627 

Lo!  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses 414 

Look  from  Thy  sphere  of  endless  day. . . .  373 

Looking  upward  every  day 350 

Lord,  a  Saviour's  love  displaying 279 

Lord,  as  to  Thy  dear  cross  we  flee 374 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing 38 

Lord,  for  ever  at  Thy  side 331 

Lord,  her  watch  Thy  Church  is  keeping. .  277 

Lord!  I  beseech  Thee  on  this  day 383 

Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 612 

Lord,  if  on  earth  the  thought  of  Thee. . . .  433 

Lord,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day 88 

Lord,  in  Thy  Name  Thy  servants  plead . . .  202 

Lord,  it  is  good  for  us  to  be 171 

Lord  Jesus,  by  Thy  Passion 662 

Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me 318 

Lord  Jesus,  when  we  stand  afar 94 

Lord,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went 293 

Lord  of  all  being;  throned  afar 445 

Lord  of  all  power  and  might 516 

Lord  of  glory,  Who  hast  bought  us 294 

Lord  of  mercy  and  of  might 556 

Lord  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our  salvation  510 

Lord  of  the  Church,  we  humbly  pray. ...  192 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear 197 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  once  again 208 

Lord  of  the  harvest.  Thee  we  hail  204 

Lord  of  the  hearts  of  men 78 

Lord  of  the  living  harvest  356 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above 497 

Lord,  pour  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high 195 

Lord,  Thy  children  guide  and  keep 603 

Lord,  Thy  word  abideth  362 

Lord,  to  Thee  glad  songs  of  praise 147 

Lord,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne. .  .  379 

Lord,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray 298 

Lord,  Who  at  Cana's  wedding  feast 245 

Lord !  Who  throughout  these  forty  days. . .  83 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee.  338 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling 337 

Love  of  Jesus,  all  divine 63G 

Loving  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep 584 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee 333 

My  Father,  for  another  night 664 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day 244 

My  God,  and  is  Thy  table  spread 221 

My  God,  I  love  Thee  :  not  because 675 

222 


HYMN 

My  God,  I  thank  Thee,  Who  hast  made. .  654 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 331 

My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 643 

My  song  is  love  unknown 620 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard 343 

My  spirit  on  Thy  care 681 

My  times  are  in  Thy  hand 655 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 833 

New  every  morning  is  the  love 1 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 676 

Not  by  Thy  mighty  hand 75 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord 413 

Not  your  own,  but  His  ye  are. 523 

Now  a  new  year  opens 572 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God 487 

Now  that  the  daylight  fills  the  sky 6 

Now  the  day  is  over 26 

Now  the  dreary  night  is  done 566 

Now  the  laborer's  task  is  o'er 250 

0  blessed  day,  when  first  was  poured 149 

0  Bread  of  life,  from  heaven 217 

0  Brightness  of  the  immortal  Father's  face   10 

0  brothers,  lift  your  voices 517 

0  Christ,  our  King,  Creator,  Lord 470 

0  come,  all  ye  faithful 53 

0  come  and  mourn  with  me  awhile 102 

0  come,  0  come,  Emmanuel 48 

O  day  of  rest  and  gladness 31 

0  Father,  all-creating 246 

0  Fount  of  good ,  to  own  Thy  love 29(5 

O  God,  in  Whose  all-searching  eye 235 

0  God  of  Bethel,  by  Whose  liand 341 

0  God  of  life,  Whose  power  benign 134 

0  God  of  love,  0  King  of  Peace 303 

0  God  of  mercy,  God  of  might 388 

0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past 534 

0  God,  our  strength,  our  hope,  our  rock.  333 

0  God,  the  Rock  of  ages 305 

0  God,  iinseen  yet  ever  near  314 

0  gracious  Master,  bless  us 341 

0  happy  day  that  stays  my  choice 243 

0  heavenly  Father,  mindful  of  the  love. .  2ls 

0  heavenly  Jerusalem 416 

0  heavenly  Word,  eternal  Light 442 

O  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 133 

0  holy  Jesus,  Prince  of  peace 225 

O  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  God  of  peace 507 

0  holy  Saviour,  friend  unseen. . .    629 

0  Jesus,  crucified  for  man 9 

0  Jesus,  God  and  INJan 600 

0  Jesus,  I  have  promised 632 

0  Jesus,  King  most  wonderful 451 

O  Jesus,  Lord  most  merciful 387 

0  Jesus,  Lord  of  heavenly  grace  .......       3 


INDEX  OF  FIRST   LINES. 


HYMN 

0  Jesus.  Saviour  of  the  lost 317 

0  Jesus,  Thou  art  standing ....  382 

0  Jesus,  Thou  the  beauty  art 452 

0  Jesus,  we  adore  Thee 386 

0  King  eternal,  King  most  high 124 

0  Lamb  of  God  !  still  keep  me 456 

0  Light,  whose  beams  illumine  all 520 

0  little  town  of  Bethlehem 59 

0  Lord,  be  with  us  when  we  sail 309 

0  Lord  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea. . . .  496 

0  Lord  of  Hosts  !  almighty  King 301 

0  Lord  of  Hosts.  Whos'e  glory  fills 265 

O  Lord  our  strength  in  weakness 524 

0  Love  divine,  that  stooped  to  share 656 

0  Love  that  casts  out  fear 447 

0  mighty  God,  Creator,  King 315 

0  mother  dear,  Jerusalem 439 

0  One  with  God  the  Father 369 

0  Paradise,  0  Paradise  421 

0  Rock  of  ages,  one  Foundation 168 

O  sacred  head  surrounded 99 

O  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go 18 

O  Saviour  !  precious  Saviour 464 

0  Saviour,  Who  for  man  hast  trod 126 

O  sinner,  lift  the  eye  of  faith 93 

O  Son  of  God,  our  captain  of  salvation. .  163 

0  Son  of  Man,  Thyself  once  crossed 143 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God 258 

0  Thou,  from  Whom  all  goodness  flows. .  680 

0  Thou,  in  Whom  alone  is  found 267 

O  Thou,  in  Whom  Thy  saints  repose 650 

O  Thou,  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry   .  .  316 

0  Thou,  the  contrite  sinners'  friend 322 

0  Thou,  through  suffering  perfect  made..  289 

0  Thou,  to  Whose  all-searching  sight. . .  .  324 

O  Thou,  Who  by  a  star  didst  guide 66 

0  Thou,  Who  didst  with  love  untold 140 

0  Thou,  W^ho  dost  to  man  accord 85 

0  Thou,  Who  gav'st  Thy  servant  grace.  .  144 

O  Thou,  Who  madest  land  and  sea 526 

0  Thou,  Who  through  this  holy  week. ...  92 

0  Tnou,  Whose  own  vast  temple  stands. .  269 

0  Very  God  of  Very  God 441 

O  wondrous  type  !  0  vision  fair  173 

0  Word  of  God  incarnate 264 

O'er  the  distant  mountains  breaking 52 

Of  the  Father  sole-begotten 56 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe 345 

Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 493 

Ob,  blest  was  He,  whose  earlier  skill 179 

Ob,  come  loud  anthems  let  us  sing 491 

Oh,  for  a  faitb  that  will  not  shrink 653 

Oh,  happy  band  of  pilgrims 351 

Oh,  help  us  Lord  ;  each  hour  of  need.  . . .  323 

Oh,  render  thanks  to  God  above   492 

Oh,  that  the  Lord's  salvation 285 


HTMN 

Oh,  what  if  we  are  Christ's 412 

Oh,  what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be. .  419 

Oh,  M'here  shall  rest  be  found 537 

Oh,  who  are  they,  so  pure  and  bright. . . .  146 
Oh,  why  should  Israel's  sons  once  blessed..  287 

Oh,  worship  the  King 480 

On  Jordan's  bank  the  Baptist's  cry 45 

On  our  way  rejoicing  as  we  homeward  move  543 

On  the  resurrection  morning 25 1 

On  the  waters  dark  and  drear 31lS! 

On  this  day,  the  first  of  days 27 

Once  in  royal  David's  city 571 

Once,  only  once,  and  once  for  aU 213 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought. 355 

Only  one  prayer  to-day 616 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers 550 

Onward,  Christian,   though  the  region .  . .   644 
Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed. . . .  396 

Our  day  of  praise  is  done , 24 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead 127 

Out  of  the  deep  I  call 376 

Pity  on  us,  heavenly  Father 557 

Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above 499 

Praise  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven  472 

Praise,  praise  ye  the  Name  of  Jehovah  our 

God 635 

Praise  the  Lord!  ye  heavens  adore  Him. .  488 

Praise  the  Rock  of  our  salvation 505 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise 209 

Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height 636 

Praise  we  the  Lord  this  day. 159 

Praises  to  Him  Whose  love  has  given. . . .  403 

Prince  of  peace,  control  my  will 631 

Raised  between  the  earth  and  heaven ....  651 

Rejoice,  rejoice,  believers 46 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King 474 

Rejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart 549 

Rejoice,  ye  sons  of  men ! 154 

Resting  from  His  work  to-day 103 

Revive  Thy  work.  0  Lord 637 

Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 90 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings 357 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me 331 

Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated 407 

Safe  upon  the  billowy  deep 314 

Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name  we  raise    36 

Saviour,  blessed  Saviour 548 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing 20 

Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us 603 

Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing 463 

Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations 278 

Saviour,  teach  me  day  by  day 594 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 86 

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INDEX   OP   FIRST  LINES. 


HYMN 

Saviour,  when  night  involves  the  skies . . .  666 
Saviour,   Who  didst   from    heaven   come 

down 608 

Saviour,  Who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 2'60 

Saw  you  never  in  the  twilight 573 

See  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph. . .  122 

See  the  destined  day  arise 95 

Shepherd  of  souls,  refresh  and  bless 227 

Shepherd  of  tender  youth 498 

Shepherd,  with  Thy  tenderest  love 435 

Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God 360 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing.,..  58 

Sinful,  sighing  to  be  blest 375 

Sing  Alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise 482 

Sing,  my  soul,  His  wondrous  love 461 

Sing,  oh  sing,  this  blessed  morn 55 

Sing  praise  to  God  Who  reigns  above. . . .  477 

Sing  with  all  the  sons  of  gloiy 120 

Sing,  ye  faithful,  sing  with  gladness 546 

So  rest,  our  rest 105 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day 19 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 347 

Soldiers  of  the  cross,  arise! 046 

Soldiers,  who  are  Christ's  below 411 

Son  of  God,  for  man  decreed 558 

Son  of  God,  eternal  Word 606 

Son  of  Man,  to  Thee  I  cry 381 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 494 

Songs  of  thankfulness  and  praise 71 

Soon  and  for  ever 535 

Souls  in  heathen  darkness  lying 280 

Sound  aloud  Jehovah's  praises 137 

Sovereign  ruler  of  the  skies 682 

Speed  Thy  servants.  Saviour,  speed  them .  282 

Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayers 402 

Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love  131 

Stand,  soldier  of  the  cross 234 

Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus 640 

Stars  of  the  morning,  so  gloriously  bright  176 

Summer  suns  are  glowing 532 

Sun  of  my  soul.  Thou  Saviour  dear 14 

Suppliant  lo!  Thy  children  bend 569 

Sweet  the  moments  rich  in  blessing 101 

Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us,  ere  we  go 18 

Tarry  with  me,  0  my  Saviour 667 

Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand 415 

The  angel  sped  on  wings  of  light 158 

The  Church  has  waited  long 50 

The  Church's  one  foundation 506 

The  cross  is  on  our  brow  236 

The  day  is  gently  sinking  to  a  close 25 

The  day  is  past  and  over 22 

The  day  of  resurrection ! 113 

The  earth,  0  Lord,  is  one  wide  field 194 

The  foe  behind,  the  deep  before 116 

224 


HYMN 

The  God  of  Abraham,  praise 478 

The  God  of  love  my  Shepherd  is. 436 

The  grave  itself  a  garden  is 106 

The   head  that  once  was  crowned  with 

thorns 393 

The  heavenly  King  must  come 166 

The  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is 336 

The  Lord  is  King;  He  wrought  His  will. .  475 

The  Lord  is  King;   Lift  up  your  voice. . . .  476 

The  morning  bright  with  rosy  light 665 

The  radiant  morn  hath  passed  away 13 

The  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn 431 

The  royal  banners  forward  go 91 

The  saints  of  God,  their  conflict  past  . . .  184 

The  shadows  of  the  evening  hours 17 

The  son  of  consolation 164 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war 348 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts 617 

The  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise 481 

The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done 117 

The  sun  is  sinking  fast 21 

The  world  is  very  evil 423 

The  year  is  swiftly  waning 533 

Thee  we  adore,  O  hidden  Saviour,  Thee . .  215 

Their  names  are  names  of  kings 186 

There  is  a  blessed  home 688 

There  is  a  green  hill  far  away . .  385 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 418 

There  is  a  Name  I  love  to  hear 367 

There  is  one  way,  and  only  one 161 

There's  a  friend  for  little  children 586 

Thine  arm,  0  Lord,  in  days  of  old 290 

Thine  for  ever:  God  of  love 242 

This  day,  by  Thy  creative  word 28 

This  day  the  wondrous  mystery 98 

This  is  the  day  of  light 34 

Those   eternal   bowers    man    hath    never 

trod 420 

Thou  art  coming,  0  my  Saviour 363 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high 394 

Thou  art  the  Christ,  0  Lord 167 

Thou  art  the  Way,  to  Thee  alone 530 

Thou  didst  leave   Thy   throne    and   Thy 

kingly  crown 364 

Thou  glorious  Sun  of  Righteousness 30 

Thou,  God,  all  glory,  honor,  power 467 

Thou  hidden  love  of  God,  whose  height  .  678 
Thou  knowest   Lord,  the  weariness  and 

sorrow 659 

Thou  standest  at  the  altar 224 

Thou  to  Whom  the  sick  and  dying 291 

Thou,  Who  on  that  wondrous  journey ....  81 

Thou  Who  sentest  Thine  apostles 181 

Thou  Who  the  night  in  prayer  didst  spend  196 

Thou  Who  with  dying  lips 527 

Thou  Whose  almighty  word 513 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 


HYMN 

Though  faint,  yet,  pursuing,  we  go  on  our 

way 657 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three 409 

Through  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us. .  670 

Through  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow .  .  544 

Thy  kingdom  come,  0  God 512 

Thy  life  was  gi  ven  for  me 624 

Thy  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord 661 

Till  He  come  :  oh,  let  the  words 228 

To  bless  Thy  chosen  race 518 

To-day  Thy  mercy  calls  us 613 

To  hail  Thy  rising  Sun  of  life 63 

To  Him  Who  for  our  sins  was  slain 389 

To  Sion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes 671 

To  the  Name  of  our  salvation 365 

To  Thee,  0  Comforter  divine 129 

To  Thee,  0  Father,  throned  on  high 247 

To  Thee,  O  God,  we  Gentiles  pay 151 

To  Thee,  0  Lord,  our  hearts  we  raise 206 

To  Thee  our  God  we  fly 201 

Triumphant  Lord,  Thy  work  is  done 391 

Upon  the  holy  mount  they  stood 521 

Wake,  harp  of  Sion,  wake  again  286 

We  come,  Lord,  to  Thy  feet 568 

We  give  thee  but  Thine  own 295 

We  love  the  place,  0  God 502 

We  march,  we  march  to  victory 539 

We  plough  the  fields  and  scatter 205 

We  praise  Thy  grace,  0  Saviour 160 

We  praise  Thy  Name,  0  Lord  most  high  .  169 

We  sing  the  glorious  conquest 152 

We  sing  the  praise  of  Him  Who  died  ....  96 

We  walk  by  faith  and  not  by  sight 528 


HYMN 

We  would  see  Jesus;     for  the  sliadows 

lengthen 658 

Weary  of  earth  and  laden  with  my  sin. . .  319 
Welcome,  happy  morning,  age  to  age  shall 

say T 107 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest 33 

What  thanks  and  praise  to  Thee  we  owe. .  180 

What  time  the  evening  shadows  fall 509 

When  all  Thy  mercies,  0  my  God 677 

When  at  Thy  footstool.  Lord.  I  bend.  ...  614 
When   Christ   the  Lord   would   come  on 

earth 165 

When,  doomed  to  death  the  apostle  lay. .  .  525 
When  from  the  East  the  wise  men  came. .     67 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 97 

When  morning  gilds  the  skies  339 

When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe 536 

When  the  weary,  seeking  rest 628 

When  Thou,  0  Lord,  didst  send  the  twelve  182 

Where'er  have  trod  Thy  sacred  feet 361 

Where  the  angel  hosts  adore  Thee 177 

While  o'er  the  deep  Thy  servants  sail. . . .  313 
While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by 

night 57 

While  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  power 684 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array 190 

Who  are  these  like  stars  appearing 188 

With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh 87 

With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day 32 

With  tearful  eyes  I  look  arounil 660 

With  trembling  awe  the  chosen  three. . . .  172 

Within  the  Father's  house 72 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming 638 


Ye  servants  of  the  Lord. 


198 


225 


INDEX   OF  SUBJECTS. 


Adoration,  35,  384,  391.  392,  393,    395,    406, 

407,  457,  458,  459,  464,  466,  467,  468,  469, 

546. 
Aspiration,  37,  70,  130.  305,  318.  324,  330.  332, 

356,  381,  431,  432.  448,  621,  626. 
Associations  or  Guilds,  162,  163,  164,  166,  168, 

174,  182,  295  at  vs.  3,  351,  352,  521,  522, 

523,  646,  647,  649. 
Autumn,  5'dS. 

Christ's  Call,    138,   175,    455,    613,    617,    660, 

686. 
Church,   Intercession   for  the,    181,   276,  277, 

509,  510,  511,  512.  516,  553. 
Church  Militant,  186,  197,  348,  503,  5i  4,  505, 

506,  544,  550,  648. 
Church  at  rest,    13,   184,   187,   189.  190,  249, 

306,  410,  413,  415,  421.  424,  579,  688. 
Church  Triumphant,  77,    130,  416,  417,  425, 

426,  427,  429,  430. 
Clergy,  The,  165,  168,  192,  193,  194,  li)5,  196, 

257,  258. 
Confession  of  Christ,  166,   168  at  vs.   2,  169, 

328,  386,  640. 
Consecration.  21,  97,  246,  333,  333,  348.  349, 

350,  353,  420,  473,  497,  523,  631. 
Country,  Our,  199,  201,  203,  298,  299,  300,  301. 

479. 

Doubt,  140,  141,  444,  508. 

Faith,  13  at  vs.  2,  35,  49,  50,  94,  333,  355,  356, 

418,  453,  645,  653. 
Fellowship  with  (iod,   15,  360,  301,  369,  374, 

381,  432,  433.  445,  448,  454. 
Following  Christ,  348,  349,  351,  369,  471,  547, 

632. 

Guidance,  318,  3-'3.  327,  328,  330.  335,  341, 
359,  373,  397,  399,  400,  435,  437,  438,  439, 
440,  441. 

Hope,  46,  47,  355,  356,  357,  363,  411,  418,  419, 

535 
Hospitals,  16,  179,  289,  390,  291,  292. 
House  of  God,  499,  500,  501,  502,  546. 
Humility,  334,  433,  623. 


.Joy,  46,  47,  51,  474. 
Judgment,  Day  of,  43,  44. 

Love  of  God,  96,  337,  368,  446,  447,  450,  485, 

620,  674. 
Love  to  God,  78,  79.  80,  81,  101,  338,  354,  362, 

451,  594,  619,  674,  675. 
Love  to  Man,  80,  294.  21)6. 

Name  of  Jesus,  150,  365,  366,  367,  449,  551. 

Orphans,  526,  537. 

Peace,  17,  36,  360,  510,  631. 

Penitence,  87,    316,   317,  319.   375,   376,   377. 

378,  379.  380,  387,  405,  559. 
Perseverance,  347,  359,  580, 
Praise,  24,   338,  339,  384,  389,  390,  403,  460. 

461,  462,  463,  471,  472,  478,  481,  482,  483, 

484,  486,  488,  493,  635,  636. 
Preparation  for   Christ,  40,  45,  46.   52,  423, 

465. 
Progress,  345,  847,  349,  350,  414,  543.  644. 
Protection,  8,  30,  33,  340,  341,  453,  479,  480, 

534.  668. 
Providence,  -.^02,  205,  207,  475,  477,  488,  496. 

Spring,  531. 
Summer,  532. 

Submission.  331,  374.  629,  655,  661. 
Sympathy,  162,  163,  164,  388,  291,  292,  290, 
659.' 

Temperance,  524,  525. 

Thanksgiving,  388,  654. 

Triumph  of  Christ.  41,  125.  392,  474. 

Trust,  143,  305.  320.  321,   322,  324,   325,  327, 

329,  335.  336.  436,  456,  476,  613,  643,  655, 

657,  667,  681. 

Unity,  507,  508,  509. 

Watchfulness,  198,  343,  846,  347,  438. 
Work,  351,  352.  521,  532,  523,  638,   639,  640, 
646,  647,  648,  649. 


Zeal,  182,  344.  414. 


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APPENDIX 


PREFACE. 


The  Hymnal  revised  is  herewith  offered  to  the  General  Convention  by  the  Committee 
appointed  for  this  work. 

The  leading  principles  which  have  guided  the  Committee  in  the  compilation  of  the  Book 
are  these  : 

1.  To  conform  the  contents  and  the  arrangement  of  the  Hymnal  to  the  Book  of  Common 
Prayer. 

2.  To  provide  for  the  present  needs  and  demands  of  the  Church  in  her  public  worship  and 
her  increased  activities,  as  the  conditions  have  changed  within  the  last  twenty  years. 

3.  To  provide  so  fully  for  hymns  in  the  various  departments  of  Church  life  and  work  as  to 
make  unnecessary  the  purchase  of  additional  books  for  special  occasions. 

4.  To  meet  the  necessities  not  merely  of  the  larger  City  Parishes,  but  to  include  hymns 
which  would  satisfy  the  wants  of  smaller  and  remote  missions  and  the  needs  of  individual 
souls  for  the  deepening,  cultivation  and  expression  of  their  personal  devotion. 

5.  To  include,  as  far  as  possible,  the  expression  of  the  varying  schools  of  theological  thought 
and  phases  of  religious  feeling  in  the  Church. 

6.  To  place  as  many  as  possible  of  the  hymns  for  the  various  seasons  under  the  heading  of 
"General,"  where  they  can  readily  be  found  by  means  of  the  first-line  references,  and  where 
yet  they  will  naturally  come  into  use  throughout  the  year. 

The  Committee  has  had  eon.stantly  in  mind  three  canons  by  which  to  test  the  value  of  a 
hymn : 

(a)  That  while  undoubtedly  one  object  of  a  hymn  is  to  rouse  devotional  feeling,  as  indi- 
cated ))y  the  Apostolic  injunction,  "  Speaking  to  one  another  in  Psalms  and  spiritual  songs," 
and  as  abundantly  illustrated  by  the  textuie  of  the  Psalter;  yet  expression  rather  than  impres- 
sion should  be  the  chief  characteristic  of  a  good  hymn  as  a  direct  utterance  of  prayer  or  praise 
to  God. 

{h)  That  it  was  the  duty  of  a  Committee  to  criticize  every  hymn,  and  to  present  only  such 
as  come  up  to  the  recognized  standards  of  the  best  authorities  in  hymnology,  without  too  much 
regard  to  the  prejudices  or  the  associations  of  the  past,  or  to  the  passing  popularity  of  the 
present,  based,  both  of  them,  upon  the  insecure  and  insufficient  ground  of  sentiment  ;  and  also 
to  dissever  the  actual  merits  of  each  hymn  from  the  accident  of  an  attractive  tune,  which 
often  sings  into  favor  words  quite  unmeaning  and  unworthy  of  use. 

{c)  That  while  other  things  being  equal,  a  return  to  the  original  form  of  a  hymn  is  desir- 
able, it  is  perfectly  legitimate,  when  the  authors  are  not  named  in  connection  with  the  hymns, 
to  change  the  language  of  a  hymn,  which  the  Church  chooses  to  adopt  as  part  of  its  public 
worship. 

3 


PREFACE. 


Dr.  Martineau,  in  the  preface  to  his  "  Hymns  of  Praise  and  Prayer,"  argues  for  this  liberty 
in  the  following  language,  on  which  the  Committee  is  content  to  rest  this  claim  :  "  In  common 
with  earlier  Christians  who  turned  the  Psalter  to  their  use,  Watts  altered  David,  and  Wesley 
altered  Watts  ;  Jeremy  Taylor,  as  well  as  Tate  and  Brady,  was  corrected  by  Bishop  Heber ; 
George  Herbert  by  Bishop  Home  ;  and  the  Moravian  Hymns  appear  in  their  successive  edi- 
tions with  various  transformations.  In  the  absence  of  this  liberty  there  could  be  no  literature 
of  devotion  common  to  Christendom.  The  whole  hope  of  any  gathering  together  of  Christians 
in  a  comprehensive  '  City  of  God '  depends  on  a  gradual  falling  away  of  transitory  from  per- 
manent elements  in  the  sacra  transmitted  from  the  past ;  and  they  can  never  be  sifted  out  and 
lay  bare  the  imperishable  residuum,  unless  each  Communion  is  free  to  take  what  it  can  from 
the  life  of  the  rest,  and  so  test  the  real  range  of  possible  sympathy." 

The  increased  number  of  hymns  is  due  to  the  actual  need  of  meeting  the  exigencies,  emer- 
gencies and  diversities  already  alluded  to,  and  is  justified  by  the  size  of  those  Hymnals  which 
have  secured  the  largest  use. 

The  writing  of  this  Preface  brings  to  an  end  the  work  of  the  Committee,  whose  only  further 
duty  is  to  present  the  Report  to  the  body  which  appointed  it.  And  it  brings  to  an  end  an  asso- 
ciation of  much  labor,  of  mutual  counsel  and  concession,  of  earnest  interest  and  high  aims, 
clouded  by  only  two  events  :  the  removal  from  very  valuable  service  to  our  American  Church 
of  the  Bishop  of  Nova  Scotia,  who  brought  most  cultivated  taste  and  thought  to  our  labors ; 
and,  to  us,  the  far  sadder  removal,  to  the  rest  of  Paradise,  of  our  beloved  brother,  Albert  Zabris- 
kie  Gray,  in  whom  a  character  of  most  intense  devoutness  lent  consecration  to  his  ripe  scholar- 
ship, his  rich  poetic  feeling,  and  his  rare  and  exquisite  taste. 

W.  C.  DoANE,  D.D.,  Bp.  of  Albany,  Chairman. 

B.  H.  Paddock,  D.D.,  Bp.  of  Massachusetts. 

S.  Benedict,  D.D. 

H.  W.  Nelson,  Jr.,  Secretary. 

Henry  Coppee,  LIj.D. 

James  S    Biddle. 

w.  k.  ackerman. 


NOTE. 


At  a  meeting  of  the  Committee  on  the  Revision  of  the  Hymnal,  held  in  New  York  on  the 
13th  and  14th  of  June,  1889.  this  preliminary  Report  was  amended  as  follows  : 


(b)  By  restoring  from  the  present  Hymnal  the  following 


D.C.M. 

1  Once  more,  0  Lord,  Thy  sign  shall  be 

Upon  the  heavens  displayed. 
And  earth  and  its  inhabitants 

Be  terribly  afraid : 
For,  not  in  weakness  clad.  Thou  com'st, 

Our  woes,  our  sins  to  bear. 
But  girt  with  all  Thy  Fathei-'s  might, 

His  judgment  to  declare. 

2  The  terrors  of  that  awful  day, 

Oh,  who  can  understand? 
Or  who  abide,  when  Thou  in  wrath 

Shalt  lift  Thy  holy  hand? 
The  earth  shall  quake,  the  sea  shall  roar. 

The  sun  in  heaven  grow  pale ; 
But  Thou  hast  sworn,  and  wilt  not  chanu'e, 

Thy  faithful  shall  not  fail. 

3  Then  grant  us,  Saviour,  so  to  pass 

Our  time  in  trembling  here. 
That  when  upon  the  clouds  of  heaven 

Thy  glory  shall  appear. 
Uplifting  high  our  joyful  heads. 

In  triumph  we  may  rise, 
And  enter,  with  Thine  angel  train. 

Thy  palace  in  the  skies. 


D.C.M. 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear, 

That  glorious  song  of  old, 
Prom  angels  bending  near  the  earth 

To  touch  their  harps  of  gold ; 
Peace  on  the  earth,  good-will  to  men. 

From  heaven's  all-gracious  King; 
The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay 

To  hear  the  angels  sing. 


2  Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come. 

With  peaceful  wings  unfurled  ; 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world : 
Above  its  sad  and  lowly  plains 

They  bend  on  hovering  wing. 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel  sounds 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 

3  0  ye,  beneath  life's  crushing  load. 

Whose  forms  are  bending  low. 
Who  toil  along  the  climbing  way 

With  painful  steps  and  slow! 
Look  now,  tor  glad  and  golden  hours 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wing; 
Oh,  rest  beside  the  weary  road. 

And  hear  the  angels  sing. 

4  For  lo,  the  days  are  hastening  on. 

By  prophets  seen  of  old. 
When  with  the  ever-circling  years. 

Shall  come  the  time  foretold. 
When  the  new  heaven  and  earth  shall  own 

The  Prince  of  Peace  their  King, 
And  the  M'hole  world  send  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing. 


CM. 


1  Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 

Come  heaven's  melodious  strains. 
Where  wild  Judea  stretches  far 
Her  silver-mantled  plains. 

2  Celestial  choirs  from  courts  above 

Shed  sacred  glories  there ; 
And  angels,  with  their  sparkling  lyres, 
Make  music  on  the  air, 

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APPENDIX. 


3  The  answering  hills  of  Palestine 

Send  back  the  glad  reply; 
And  greet,  from  ail  their  holy  heights. 
The  Day-spring  from  on  high. 

4  O'er  the  blue  depths  of  Galilee 

There  comes  a  holier  calm, 
And  Sharon  waves  in  solemn  praise, 
Her  silent  groves  of  palm. 

5  "  Glory  to  God ! "  the  sounding  skies 

Loud  with  their  anthems  ring, 
"  Peace  to  the  earth,  good-will  to  men, 
From  heaven's  eternal  King !  " 

6  Light  on  thy  hills,  Jerusalem ! 

The  Saviour  now  is  born ! 
And  bright  on  Bethlehem's  joyous  plains 
Breaks  the  first  Christmas  morn. 


S.M. 


1  The  ancient  law  departs 

And  all  its  terrors  cease ; 
For  Jesus  makes  with  faithful  hearts 
A  covenant  of  peace. 

2  The  Light  of  Light  divine, 

True  Brightness  undefiled, 
He  bears  for  us  the  shame  of  sin, 
A  holy,  spotless  Child. 

3  To-day  the  Name  is  Thine, 

At  which  we  bend  the  knee; 
They  call  Thee  Jesus,  Child  divine ! 
Our  Jesus  deign  to  be. 


lOs. 

1  Rise,  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem, 

rise; 
Exalt  thy  towering  head  and  lift  thine  eyes: 
See  heaven  its  sparkling  portals  wide  display. 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day. 

2  See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn, 
See  future  sons,  and  daughters  yet  unborn. 
In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise. 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies. 

3  See  barbarous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend. 
Walk  in  thy  light,  and  in  thy  temple  bend : 
See  thy  bright  altars  thronged  with  prostrate 

kings, 
While  every  land  its  joyous  tribute  brings. 

6 


4  The  seas   shall  waste,  the   skies   to  smoke 

decay, 
Rocks    fall   to  dust,   and    mountains   melt 

away; 
But  fixed  His  word,His  saving  power  remains ; 
Thy  realm  shall  last,  thy  own  Messiah  rgigns. 


1  Forty  days  and  forty  nights 

Tliou  wast  fasting  in  the  wild; 
Forty  days  and  foi'ty  nights 
Tempted  and  yet  undefiled. 

2  Shall  not  we  Thy  sorrow  share, 

And  from  earthly  joys  abstain, 
Fasting  with  unceasing  prayer. 
Glad  with  Thee  to  suffer  pain? 

3  And  if  Satan,  vexing  sore. 

Flesh  or  spirit  should  assail, 
Thou,  his  Vanquisher  before. 
Grant  we  may  not  faint  or  fail. 

4  So  shall  we  have  peace  divine; 

Holier  gladness  ours  shall  be; 
Round  us,  too,  shall  angels  shine, 
Such  as  ministered  to  Thee. 

5  Keep,  oh,  keep  us,  Saviour  dear. 

Ever  constant  by  Thy  side; 
That  with  Thee  we  may  appear 
At  th'  eternal  Eastertide. 


7s. 


L.M. 


1  My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  Thee : 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove. 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below. 
And  all  my  purest  joys  forego? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense  ; 
Thy  grace,  0  Lord,  can  draw  me  thence ; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 


8s. 


Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God, 
And  now  made  willing  to  return, 

I  hear  and  bow  me  to  the  rod; 
For  Thee,  not  without  hope,  I  mourn : 

I  have  an  Advocate  above, 

A  friend  before  the  throne  of  love. 


APPENDIX. 


2  0  Jesus,  full  of  pardoning  grace, 

More  full  of  grace  than  I  of  sin ; 
Yet  once  again  I  seek  Thy  face: 

Open  Thine  arms  and  take  me  in; 
And  freely  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  love  the  faithless  sinner  still. 

3  Thou  know'st  the  way  to  bring  me  back, 

My  fallen  spirit  to  restore ; 
Oh,  for  Thy  truth  and  mercy's  sake, 

Forgive,  and  bid  me  sin  no  more: 
The  ruins  of  my  soul  repair. 
And  make  my  heart  a  house  of  prayer. 


CM. 


1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  See  how  we  grovel  here  below. 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys; 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  lifelfess  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise: 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues. 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours.- 


CM. 

1  Blest  day  of  God!  most  calm,  most  bright. 

The  first,  the  best  of  days: 
The  laborer's  rest,  the  saint's  delight, 
The  day  of  prayer  and  praise. 

2  My  Saviour's  face  made  thee  to  shine ; 

His  rising  thee  did  raise. 
And  made  thee  heavenly  and  divine 
Beyond  all  other  days. 

3  The  first-fruits  oft  a  blessing  prove 

To  all  the  sheaves  behind; 
And  they  the  day  of  Christ  who  love, 
A  happy  week  shall  find. 

4  This  day  I  must  with  God  appear; 

For,  Lord,  the  day  is  Thine ; 
Help  me  to  spend  it  in  Thy  fear. 
And  thus  to  make  it  mine. 


L.M. 

1  Another  six  days'  work  is  done. 
Another  Lord's  day  has  begun ; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  hours  thy  God  hath  blest. 

2  This  day  may  our  devotion  rise. 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies; 
And  heaven  that  sweet  repose  bestow, 
Which  none  but  they  who  feel  it  know. 

3  This  j>eaceful  calm  within  the  breast 
Is  the  sure  pledge  of  heavenly  rest, 
Which  for  the  Church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away: 

How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend. 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end! 

L.M. 

1  .lesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee? 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  Whom  angels  praise. 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days? 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  sooner  far 

Let  night  disown  each  radiant  star; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Bright  Morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  oh,  as  soon 
Let  morning  blush  to  own  the  sun ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  that  dear  friend 
On  Whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  dejiend ! 
No ;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  Name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  empty  pride! 
I'll  boast  a  Saviour  crucified ; 
And  oh,  may  this  my  portion  be. 
My  Saviour  not  ashamed  of  me. 

P.M. 

1  I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old, 
When  Jesus  was  here  among  men. 
How  He  called  little  children  as  lambs  to  His 
fold, 
I  should  like  to  have  been   with  them 
then. 

7 


APPENDIX. 


2  I  wish  that  His  hands  had  been  placed  on 

my  head, 
That  His  arm  had  been  thrown  around  me. 
And  that  I  might  have  seen  His  kind  look 

when  He  said, 
"  Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  Me."' 

3  Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go. 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love; 
And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above. 

4  In  that  beautiful  place  He  has  gone  to  pre- 

pare 
For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven ; 
And  many  dear  children  shall  be  with  Him 
there, 
For  "of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

5  But  thousands  and  thousands  who  wander 

and  fall. 
Never  heard  of  that  heavenly  home; 
I  wish  they  could  know  there  is  room  for 
them  all. 
And  that  Jesus  has  bid  them  to  come. 


L.M. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  bow  Thine  ear, 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer: 

We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  Thee; 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be ! 

2  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge ! 
Do  Thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge: 
Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain ; 

We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

.3  Clotte,  then,  with  energy  divine 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  Thine; 
To  them  Thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed; 
Teach  them  Thy  chosen  flock  to  feed ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain. 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound ; 
In  humble  strains  Thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  Thy  new-creating  powei*. 

6  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains. 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains ; 

Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread, 
And  Sion  rear  her  drooping  head. 


L.M. 


1  With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 

To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise ; 
Glad  homage  pay  with  awful  mirth. 
And  sing  before  Him  songs  of  praise. 

2  Convinced  that  He  is  God  alone. 

From  Whom  both  we  and  all  proceed; 
We,  whom  He  chooses  for  His  own, 
The  flock  that  He  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

3  Oh,  enter  then  His  temple  gate, 

Thence  to  His  courts  devoutly  presfe ; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
And  still  His  Name  with  praises  bless. 

4  For  He's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 

His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure : 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 


CM. 


1  Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 

Let  flames  of  love  arise ; 
Assist  us.  Lord,  to  offer  up 
Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied 

Have  made  up  all  this  day ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  swift,  more  free  than  they. 

8  New  time,  new  favors,  and  new  joys 
Do  a  new  song  require; 
Till  we  shall  praise  Thee  as  we  would. 
Accept  our  hearts'  desire. 


CM. 


1  There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 

Drawn  from  Emmanuel's  veins : 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

8  Dear,  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  blood 
Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 


APPENDIX. 


4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thv  flowing  wounds  supply. 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme. 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save. 
When  this  poor,  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 


7s. 


1  Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare; 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer: 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee,  Nay. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King: 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such. 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

;1  With  my  burden  I  begin : 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin; 
Let  Thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest ; 
Take  possession  of  my  breast; 

There  Thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer; 

As  my  guide,  my  guard,  my  friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do; 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith. 

Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 


CM. 


1  Oh,  for  a  clo.ser  walk  with  God, 

A  calm  and  heavenly  frame: 

A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Return,  0  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  Thee  mourn, 
And  drove  Thee  from  my  breast. 

3  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known. 

Whate'er  that  idol  be. 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  Thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  Thee. 


4  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 
Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 


S.M. 

1  Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 

And  let  your  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord. 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

That  never  knew  our  God, 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  God  of  heaven  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love; 
His  care  shall  guard  life's  fleeting  hours, 
Then  waft  our  souls  above. 

4  There  shall  we  see  His  face, 

And  never,  never  sin ; 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  His  grace. 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

5  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state. 
The  thought  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Shall  constant  joys  create. 

6  Children  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below ; 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

7  The  hill  of  Sion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets. 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

8  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry: 
We're  travelling  through  Emmanuel's 
ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


CM. 


God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
His  wonders  to  perform: 

He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

y 


APPENDIX. 


2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines, 
With  never-failing  skill. 

Behind  a  frowning  providence 

He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 

And  works  His  sovereign  will. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour: 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take; 

The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 

But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 

In  blessings  on  your  head. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  His  work  in  vain ; 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

God  is  His  own  interpreter, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace; 

And  He  will  make  it  plain. 

By  adding  from  other  sources  the  following,  viz. : 


L.M. 

1  Lord,  speak  to  me,  that  I  may  speak 

In  living  echoes  of  Thy  tone ; 
As  Thou  hast  sought,  so  let  me  seek, 
Thy  erring  children  lost  and  lone. 

2  Oh,  lead  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  lead 

The  wandering  and  the  wavering  feet; 
Oh,  feed  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  feed 
Thy  hungering  ones  with  manna  sweet. 

3  Oh,  strengthen  me,  that  while  I  stand 

Firm  on  the  Rock,  and  strong  in  Thee, 
I  may  stretch  out  a  loving  hand 
To  wrestlers  with  the  troubled  sea. 

4  Oh,  teach  me.  Lord,  that  I  may  teach 

The  precious  things  Thou  dost  impart; 
And  wing  my  words,  that  they  may  reach 
The  hidden  depths  of  many  a  heart. 

5  Oh,  give  Thine  own  sweet  rest  to  me. 

That  I  may  speak  with  soothing  power 
A  word  in  season,  as  from  Thee, 
To  weary  ones  in  needful  hour. 

6  Oh,  fill  me  with  Thy  fullness.  Lord, 

Until  my  very  heart  o'erflow 
In  kindling  thought  and  glowing  word. 
Thy  love  to  tell.  Thy  praise  to  show. 

7  Oh,  use  me.  Lord,  use  even  me, 

Just  as  Thou  wilt,  and  when,  and  where; 
Until  Thy  blessed  face  I  see, 

Thy  rest.  Thy  joy,  Thy  glory  share. 
10 


7.6. 

1  From  glory  unto  glory !      Be  this  our  joyous 

song; 
As  on  the  King's  own  highway,  we  bravely 

march  along. 
From  glory  unto  gloiy!    0  word  of  stirring 

cheer. 
As  dawns  the  solemn  brightness  of  another 

glad  New  Year. 


2  From  glory  unto  glory!    What  great  things 

He  hath  done. 

What  wonders  He  hath  shown  us,  what  tri- 
umphs He  hath  won ! 

From  gloiy  unto  glory!  What  mighty 
blessings  crown 

The  lives  for  which  our  Lord  hath  laid  His 
own  so  freely  down ! 

3  The  fullness  of  His  blessing  encompasseth 

our  way ; 
The  fullness  of  His  promises  crowns  every 

brighfning  day; 
The  fullness  of  His  glory  is  beaming  from 

above, 
While  more  and  more  we  learn  to  know  the 

fullness  of  His  love. 

4  And  closer  yet  and  closer  the  golden  bonds 

shall  be, 

Uniting  all  who  love  our  Lord  in  pure  sin- 
cerity ; 

And  wider  yet  and  wider  shall  the  circling 
glory  glow. 

As  more  and  more  are  taught  of  God  that 
mighty  love  to  know. 


APPENDIX. 


5  Oh,  let  our  adoration  for  all  that  He  hath 

done, 

Peal  out  beyond  the  stars  of  God,  while  voice 
and  life  are  one; 

And  let  our  consecration  be  real,  deep,  and 
true : 

Oh,  even  now  our  hearts  shall  bow,  and  joy- 
ful vows  renew. 

6  Now  onward,  ever  onward,  from  strength  to 

strength  we  go, 

While  grace  for  grace  abundantly  shall 
from  His  fullness  flow. 

To  glory's  full  fruition,  from  glory's  fore- 
taste here, 

Until  His  very  presence  crown  our  happiest 
New  Year. 


CM. 

1  Oh,  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

My  blest  Redeemer's  praise. 

The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  His  grace! 

2  Jesus,  the  Name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears. 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

3  He  speaks;  and  listening  to  His  voice. 

New  life  the  dead  receive. 
The  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice. 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

4  Hear  Him,  ye  deaf;  His  praise,  ye  dumb. 

Your  loosened  tongues  employ ; 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come; 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy! 

5  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim 
And  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honors  of  Thy  Name. 


CM. 


1  Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  ray  care 

Whether  I  die  or  live : 
To  love  and  serve  Thee  is  my  share. 
And  this  Thy  grace  must  give. 

2  n  life  be  long,  oh,  make  me  glad 

The  longer  to  obey; 
U  short,  no  laborer  is  sad 
To  end  his  toilsome  day. 


3  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 

Than  He  went  through  before; 
And  he  that  to  God's  kingdom  comes 
Must  enter  by  this  door. 

4  Come,  Lord,  when  grace  hath  made  me  meet 

Thy  blessed  face  to  see : 
For  if  Thy  work  on  earth  be  sweet. 
What  vvdll  Thy  glory  be  ? 

5  Then  I  shall  end  my  sad  complaints 

And  weary,  sinful  days, 
And  join  with  the  triumphant  saints 
That  sing  my  Saviour's  praise. 

6  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small, 

The  eye  of  faith  is  dim ; 
But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 
And  I  shall  be  with  Him. 

lOs. 

1  Peace,  perfect  peace,  in  this  dark  world  of 

sin? 
The  blood  of  Jesus  whispers  peace  within. 

2  Peace,  perfect   peace,  by  thronging  duties 

pressed? 
To  do  the  will  of  Jesus,  this  is  rest. 

3  Peace,  perfect  peace,  with  sorrows  surging 

round  ? 
On  Jesus'  bosom  naught  but  calm  is  found. 

4  Peace,  perfect  peace,  with   loved  ones  far 

away  ? 
In  Jesus'  keeping  we  are  safe,  and  they. 

5  Peace,  perfect  peace,  our  future  all  unknown? 
Jesus  we  know,  and  He  is  on  the  Throne. 

6  Peace,  perfect  peace,    death  shadowing  us 

and  ours? 
Jesus  has  vanquished  death  and  all  its  powers. 

7  It  is  enough:   earth's   struggles  soon  shall 

cease, 
And  Jesus  call  us  to  Heaven's  perfect  peace. 


10s. 

1  Thou,  who  at  Thy  first  Eucharist  didst  pray. 
That  all  Thy  Church  might  be  for  ever  one, 
Grant  us  at  every  Eucharist  to  say 

With  longing  heart  and  soul,  "Thy  will 
be  done. " 

11 


APPENDIX. 


Oh,  may  we  all  one  Bread,  one  Body  be. 
Through  this  blest  Sacrament  of  Unity. 


2  For  all  Thy  Church,  0  Lord,  we  intercede ; 
Make  Thou   our  sad    divisions    soon   to 
cease ; 
Draw  us  the  nearer  each  to  each,  we  plead, 

By  drawing  all  to  Thee.  0  Prince  of  Peace; 
Thus  may  we  all  one  Bread,  one  Body  be, 
Through  this  blest  Sacrament  of  Unity. 


3  We  pray  Thee,  too,  for  wanderers  from  Thy 

fold; 
Oh,  bring  them  back,  good  Shepherd  of 
the  sheep, 
Back  to  the  faith  which  saints  believed  of 
old, 
Back  to  the  Church  which  still  that  faith 
doth  keep; 
Soon  may  we  all  one  Bread,  one  Body  be. 
Through  this  blest  Sacrament  of  Unity. 

4  So,  Lord,  at  length  when  Sacraments  shall 

cease. 
May  we  be  one  with  all  Thy  Church  above, 
One  with  Thy  saints  in  one  unbroken  peace. 
One  with  Thy  saints  in  one  unbounded 
love; 
More  blessed  still,  in  peace  and  love  to  be 
One  with  the  Trinity  in  Unity. 


7.6. 


1  0  Fathei',  bless  the  children 
Brought  hither  to  Thy  gate; 
Lift  up  their  fallen  nature, 
Restore  their  lost  estate; 

Renew  Thy  image  in  them. 
And  own  them,  by  this  sign. 

Thy  very  sons  and  daughters, 
New  bora  of  birth  divine. 


2  O  Jesus,  Lord,  receive  them ; 
Thy  loving  arms  of  old 
Were  opened  wide  to  welcome 
The  children  to  Thy  fold; 

Let  these,  baptised,  and  dying. 
Then  rising  from  the  dead. 

Henceforth  be  living  members 
Of  Thee,  their  living  Head. 

12 


O  Holy  Spirit,  keep  them; 

Dwell  with  them  to  the  last, 
Till  all  the  fight  is  ended. 

And  all  the  storms  are  past. 

Renew  the  gift  baptismal. 

From  strength  to  strength,  till  each. 
The  troublous  waves  o'ercoming. 

The  land  of  life  shall  reach. 


4  0  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

0  Wisdom,  Love,  and  Power, 
We  wait  the  promised  blessing 
In  this  accepted  hour! 

We  name  upon  the  children 
The  Threefold  Name  divine ; 

Receive  them,  cleanse  them,  own  them, 
And  keep  them  ever  Thine. 


10.10.7. 

1  Lord  of  the  harvest !  it  is  right  and  meet 
That  we  should  lay  our  first-fruits  at  Thy 

feet 

With  joyful  Alleluia ! 

2  Sweet    is    the    soul's    thanksgiving    after 

prayer ; 
Sweet  is  the  worship  that  with  heaven  we 
share. 

Who  sing  the  Alleluia! 

3  Lowly  we  prayed,  and  Thou  didst  hear  on 

high; 
Didst  lift  our  hearts  and  change  our  sup- 
pliant cry 

To  festal  Alleluia! 

4  So  sing  we  now  in  tune  with  that  great 

song, 
That  all  the  age  of  ages  shall  prolong. 
The  endless  Alleluia! 

5  To  Thee,  0   Lord   of  harvest,  Who   hast 

heard 
And  to  Thy  white-robed  reapers  given  the 
word, 

We  sing  our  Alleluia! 

6  0  Christ,  Who  in  the  wide  world's  ghostly 

sea 
Hast  bid  the  net  be  cast  anew,  to  Thee 
We  sine:  our  Alleluia! 


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APPENDIX. 


7  To  Thee,  eternal  Spirit,  Who  again 

Hast  moved  with  life  upon  the  slumbrous 
main, 

We  sing  our  Alleluia! 

8  Yea,    West  and   East  the    companies  go 

forth: 
"We  come!"   is    sounding  to   the   South 
and  North: 

To  God  sing  Alleluia ! 

9  The  fishermen  of  Jesus  far  away 
Seek  in  new  waters  an  immortal  prey: 

To  Christ  sing  Alleluia! 

10  The  holy  Dove  is  brooding  o'er  the  deep. 
And   careless    hearts    are   waking    out   of 

sleep ; 

To  Him  sing  Alleluia! 

11  Yea,  for  sweet  hope  new-born,  blest  work 

begun. 
Sing  Alleluia  to  the  Three  in  One, 
Adoring  Alleluia! 

12  Glory  to   God!    the   Church    in    patience 

cries; 
Glory  to  God !  the  Church  at  rest  replies, 
With  endless  Alleluia! 


7.6. 


1  0  Thou  before  Whose  presence 

Naught  evil  may  come  in. 
Yet  Who  dost  look  in  mercy 
Down  on  this  world  of  sin ; 

Oh,  give  us  noble  purpose 
To  set  the  sin-bound  free. 

And  Christ-like,  tender  pity 
To  seek  tlie  lost  for  Thee. 

2  Fierce  is  our  subtle  foeman : 

The  forces  at  liis  hand. 
With  woes  that  none  can  number, 
Despoil  the  pleasant  land; 

All  they  who  war  against  them, 
In  strife  so  keen  and  long, 

Must  in  their  Saviour's  armor 
Be  stronger  than  the  strong. 

3  So  hast  Thou  wrought  among  us 

The  great  things  that  we  see ! 
For  things  that  are  we  thank  Thee, 
And  for  the  things  to  be: 


For  bright  Hope  is  uplifting 
Faint  hands  and  feeble  knees. 

To  strive  beneath  Thy  blessing 
For  greater  things  than  these. 

4  Lead  on,  0  Love  and  Mercy, 
O  Purity  and  Power! 
Lead  on  till  peace  eternal 
Shall  close  this  battle-hour: 

Till  all  who  prayed  and  struggled 

To  set  th&ir  brethren  free, 
In  triumph,  meet  to  praise  Thee, 

Most  Holy  Trinity. 

8.7.8.8.7. 

1  Oh,  the  bitter  shame  and  sorrow. 

That  a  time  could  ever  be 
When  I  let  the  Saviour's  pity 
Plead  in  vain,  and  proudly  answered, 

'All  of  self,  and  none  of  Thee.' 

2  Yet  He  found  me:  I  beheld  Him 

Bleeding  on  th'  accursed  tree ; 
Heard  Him  pray,  "Forgive  them,  Father;" 
And  my  wistful  heart  said  faintly. 

'  Some  of  self,  and  some  of  Thee. ' 

3  Day  by  day  His  tender  mercy, 

Healing,  helping,  full  and  free. 
Sweet  and  strong,  and  ah !  so  patient. 
Brought  me  lower,  while  I  whispered, 

•  Less  of  self,  and  more  of  Thee.' 

4  Higher  than  the  highest  heavens, 

Deeper  than  the  deepest  sea, 
Lord,  Thy  love  at  last  has  conquered ; 
Grant  me  now  my  soul's  desire, 

'  None  of  self,  and  all  of  Thee.' 

S.M. 

1  Far  down  the  ages  now. 

Her  journey  well-nigh  done, 
The  pilgrim  Church  pursues  her  way, 
And  longs  to  reach  her  crown. 

2  No  wider  is  the  gate, 

No  broader  is  the  way, 
No  smoother  is  the  ancient  path. 
That  leads  to  light  and  day. 

3  No  feebler  is  the  foe. 

No  slacker  grows  the  fight, 
Nor  less  the  need  of  armor  tried, 
Of  shield  and  helmet  bright. 
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APPENDIX. 


4  Thus  onward  still  we  press, 

Through  evil  and  through  good, 
Through  pain,  or  poverty,  or  want, 
Through  peril,  or  through  blood. 

5  Still  faithful  to  our  God, 

And  to  our  C^aptain  true. 
We  follow  where  He  leads  the  way, 
The  kingdom  still  in  view. 


7.6. 

1  Praise  to  the  heavenly  Wisdom 

Who  knows  the  hearts  of  all, 
The  saintly  life's  beginnings, 
The  traitor's  secret  fall : 

Our  own  ascended  Master, 
Who  heard  His  Church's  cry. 

Made  known  His  guiding  presence. 
And  ruled  her  from  on  high. 

2  Elect  in  His  foreknowledge 

To  fill  the  lost  one's  place. 
He  formed  His  chosen  vessel 
By  hidden  gifts  of  grace: 

Then,  by  the  lots  disposing, 

He  lifted  up  the  poor. 
And  set  him  with  the  Princes 

On  high  for  evermore. 

3  For  on  the  golden  breastplate 

Of  our  great  Priest  above. 
Twelve  are  the  stones  that  glisten 
As  throbs  that  heart  of  love ; 

And  twelve  the  fair  foundations 

Of  Salem's  jasper  wall; 
And  twelve  the  thrones  predestined 

Within  her  judgment-hall. 

4  No  mystic  gem  is  lacking 

In  that  divine  a;rray; 
1^0  empty  throne  shall  darken 
The  glory  of  that  day; 

For  lo  !  on  Twelve  the  Spirit. 

The  Father's  promise,  came ; 
And  Twelve  went  forth  together 

To  preach  the  saving  Name. 

5  Still  guide  Thy  Church,  chief  Shepherd ; 

Her  losses  still  renew; 
Be  Thy  dread  keys  entrusted 
To  faithful  hands  and  true; 
14 


Apostles  of  Thy  choosing 
May  all  her  rulers  be. 

That  each  with  joy  may  render 
His  last  account  to  Thee ! 


7s. 

1  Winter  reigneth  o'er  the  land. 

Freezing  with  its  icy  breath : 
Dead  and  bare  the  tall  trees  stand ; 
All  is  chill  and  drear  as  death. 

2  Yet  it  seemeth  but  a  day 

Since  the  summer  flowers  were  here, 
Since  they  stacked  the  balmy  hay. 
Since  they  reaped  the  golden  ear. 

3  Sunny  days  are  past  and  gone : 

So  the  years  go  speeding  fast, 
Onward  ever,  each  new  one 
Swifter  speeding  than  the  last. 

4  Life  is  waning;  life  is  brief; 

Death,  like  winter,  standeth  nigh: 
Each  one,  like  the  falling  leaf, 
.    Soon  shall  fade,  and  fall,  and  die. 

5  But  the  sleeping  earth  shall  wake. 

And  the  flowers  shall  burst  in  bloom. 
And  all  nature,  rising,  break 
Glorious  from  its  wintry  tomb. 

6  So,  Lord,  after  slumber  blest. 

Comes  a  bright  awakening. 
And  our  flesh  in  hope  shall  rest, 
Of  a  never-fading  Spring. 

CM. 

1  Lord  Jesus,  on  the  holy  mount 

We  v/ould  abide  with  Thee, 
Still  drinking  from  the  blessed  fount 
Of  grace,  so  rich  and  free. 

2  There  prophets  praise  Thy  glorious  Name, 

And  deeds  which  Thou  hast  done. 
And  there  the  Father's  words  proclaim 
His  own  beloved  Son. 

3  The  rays  of  Thy  transfigured  face 

Beam  with  such  golden  light, 
That  we  would  never  leave  the  place 
Nor  lose  the  heavenly  sight. 

4  But  there  is  work  on  earth  to  do, 

The  suffering  soul  to  heal ; 
The  harvest  great,  the  laborers  few 
Thy  Kingdom  to  reveal. 


The  Hymnal,   Revised    and   Enlarged.      Being  t 
Preliminary   Report    of     ;he    Committee   on   tli. 
Hynmal,  Appointed  by  the  General  Convention  ot 
1886.     [New  York:  James  Pott  &  Co.] 

We  have  great  pleasure  in  acknowledging 
the  receipt  of  this  important  volume.  The 
committee  are  to  be  congratulated  on  having 
reached  the  end  of  their  two  and  a  half  years 
labor,  and  we  shall  look  forward  with  interest 
to  their  final  and  fuU  report,  which  they  do 
not  now  jjresent. 

We  are  struck  first  by  the  size  of  this  hymn 
book.  It  is  larger  than  the  one  now  in  use, 
but  not  than  later  Enghsh  hymnals.  The 
lines  of  revision  and  enlargement  are  plain  to 
be  seen.  The  work  of  the  committee  has  been 
'especially  directed  toward  making  a  distinc- 
'tion  in  classification  between  hymns  for 
special  and  common  use.  Larger  provision 
has  been  made  for  holy  days  and  special 
events,  and  a  greater  variety  is  furnished  for 
the  larger  festival  seasons. 

The  appendix  made  by  the  committee  con- 
tains hymns  particularly  suited  for  country 
mrishes  and  mission  stations.  There  are  also 
lelections  adapted  for  personal  use  and  times 
f  affliction.  A  generous  sj^ace  has  been  given 
0  the  requirements  of  Sunday-schools  and 
arochial  missions,  so  as  to  obviate  the  neces- 
ty  for  special  hymnals. 

The  care  and  toil  spent  on  this  volume,  the 
finite  aims  which  the  committee  have  had  in 
ew,   the  deliberation  with  which  they  have 
compHshed  one  of  the  most  difficult  of' tasks, 
title   them    to   the   thanks  of   the  Church. 
s  have  only  had  time,  so  far.  %p  glance  over 
»ir   goodly  volume,   and  we   feel   that  it  is 
t  to  defer  to  future  notices  the  results  of  a 
ailed  examination  of  its  contents;  such  an 
mination   is    due  to  the  committee,  whose 
•k  will  be  best  helped  by  candid  and  con- 
ations criticism. 


Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
For  He  hath  closed  hell's  yawning  door, 
Heaven  is  open  evermore: 
Hence  with  sadness; 
Sing  with  gladness 
Alleluia  ! 

Alleluia  !  AUeluia  ! 
f  Lord,  by  Thy  wounds  we  call  on  Thee, 
j       So  from  death  to  set  us  free, 
owly.  1  That  our  living 

[^  Be  thanksgiving  ! 

Alleluia  ! 

foundly  interested  listeners  are  not  tightl 
curbed  in  ritualistic  leading  strings,  an] 
actually  have  the  hardihood  to  "enjoy  them 
selves"  at  a  "solemn  music"  in  the  Lord 
house.  The  Champion  conveniently  ignore' 
the  lusty  mirth  of  his  early  prototypes,  soiii 
of  whom  even  "  danced  mightily  before  tl 
Lord,"  amid  the  shrill  clamor  and  strepitatio 
of  all  manner  of  orchestral  accompaniment. 

These  "St.  John  services"  have  been  vigo: 
ously  taken  up  by  Mr.  George  Edward  Stubb 
whose  thoroughly  trained  choir  and  rich] 
elaboi'ated  monthly  festival  "Evensongs, 
have  transplanted  much  of  the  popular  entht 
siasm  once  glowing  at  St.  John's  to  S| 
James's  chiirch,  Madison  Avenue. 

They  have  developed  an  almost  embarrasi 
ing  popular  success  which  has  threatened  1 
suffocate  the  regular  congregation  of  that  n^ 
very  large  church  with  literally  a  crush 
attendance,  choking  up  aisles,  all  standiii 
room,  the  great  vestibule  and  all  the  a 
preaches  to  such  an  extent  that  the  choir  v~: 
unable  to  "proceed"  and  "  recede"  in  litur^ 
order,  and  were  driven  to  find  way  to  tl 
chancel  furtively  as  best  they  could.  But  tl 
very  cmsh   proves  among  other  good  thiuj 


APPENDIX. 


5  We  may  not  linger  on  the  mount, 

Where  bright  Thy  glories  shine; 
We  may  not  taste  the  sacred  fount 
Of  blessedness  divine : 

6  But  let  some  beams  of  heavenly  light 

Make  bright  our  earthly  way; 
Then  grant  the  beatific  sight 
Of  heaven  and  endless  day. 


P.M. 

1  I  heard  a  sound  of  voices 

Around  the  great  white  throne, 
With  harpers  harping  on  their  harps 

To  Him  that  sat  thereon : 
"  Salvation,  glory,  honor!  " 

I  heard  the  song  arise, 
As  through  the  courts  of  heaven  it  rolled 

In  wondrous  harmonies. 

2  From  every  clime  and  kindred, 

And  nations  from  afar. 
As  serried  ranks  returning  home 

In  triumph  from  a  war, 
I  heard  the  saints  upraising, 

The  myriad  hosts  among, 
In  praise  of  Him  Who  died  and  lives. 

Their  one  glad  triumph-song. 

3  I  saw  the  holy  city. 

The  New  Jerusalem, 
Come  down  from  heaven  a  bride  adorned 

With  jewelled  diadem; 
The  flood  of  crystal  waters 

Flowed  down  the  golden  street; 
And  nations  brought  their  honors  there. 

And  laid  them  at  her  feet. 

4  And  there  no  sun  was  needed, 

Nor  moon  to  shine  by  night, 
God's  glory  did  enlighten  all. 

The  Lamb  Himself  the  light ; 
And  there  His  servants  serve  Him, 

And,  life's  long  battle  o'er, 
Enthroned  with  Him,  their  Saviour,  King, 

They  reign  for  evermore. 

5  O  great  and  glorious  vision ! 

The  Lamb  upon  His  throne; 
0  wondrous  sight  for  man  to  see ! 

The  Saviour  with  His  own : 
To  drink  the  living  waters 

And  stand  upon  the  shore. 
Where  neither  sorrow,  sin,  nor  death 

Shall  ever  enter  more. 


6  O  Lamb  of  God  Who  reignest! 

Thou  Bright  and  Morning  Star, 
Whose  glory  lightens  that  new  earth 

Which  DOW  we  see  from  far. 
0  worthy  Judge  eteraal ! 

When  Thou  dost  bid  us  come, 
Then  open  wide  the  gates  of  pearl. 

And  call  Thy  servants  home. 


L.M. 

1  Thy  Temple  is  not  made  with  hands, 

"Tis  lit  by  many  a  golden  star ; 
The  purple  heights  of  mountain  lands 
Its  everlasting  pillars  are. 

2  Thee,  highest  heaven  cannot  contain. 

Great  Lord  of  earth,  and  sky,  and  sea! 
Yet  enter  in,  and  bless  the  fane 
Adoring  hands  have  reared  for  Thee. 

3  [*Unworthy  gift  and  touched  with  fears, 

And  memories  of  our  loved  at  rest; 

Draw  nigh,  O  Lord,  and  dry  our  tears, 

And  be  Thy  presence  here  confest.] 

4  For  welcome  to  the  babe  new  born, 

For  strengthening  hands  on  bended  head, 
For  blessings  on  the  marriage  morn, 
And  sweet  words  whispered  o'er  the  dead; 

5  For  food  divine  to  souls  sufficed. 

For  words  that  warn,  for  prayers   that 
press, 
Arise  and  enter  in,  0  Christ! 
And  with  Thy  presence  all  things  bless. 

6  So  praise  to  Thy  great  Name  shall  rise 

LTp  from  these  walls,  this  sacred  floor. 
Who  made.  Who  saves,  Who  sanctifies, 
For  ever  and  for  evermore. 


7s. 


1  Jesus,  cast  a  look  on  me. 
Give  me  sweet  simplicity; 
Make  me  poor  and  keep  me  low, 
Seeking  only  Thee  to  know : 

2  Weaned  from  my  lordly  self. 
Weaned  from  the  miser's  pelf. 
Weaned  from  the  scorner's  ways, 
Weaned  from  the  lust  of  praise. 

*  To  be  used  of  a  memorial  church. 
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APPENDIX. 


3  All  that  feeds  my  busy  pride, 
Cast  it  evermore  aside ; 

Bid  my  will  to  Thine  submit. 
Lay  me  humbly  at  Thy  feet. 

4  Make  me  like  a  little  child, 

Of  my  strength  and  wisdom  spoiled; 
Seeing  only  in  Thy  light, 
Walking  only  in  Thy  might : 

5  Leaning  on  Thy  lo\ing  breast. 
Where  a  weary  soul  may  rest ; 
Peeling  well  the  peace  of  God, 
Flowing  from  Thy  precious  blood. 


6.6.4. 


When  the  bright  morn  I  see. 
My  soul  I  lift  to  Thee, 

Jesus,  my  King. 
E'er  in  my  heart  abide, 
Bach  day  till  eventide. 

With  comforting. 


So  in  night's  lonely  hour, 
Be  my  protecting  power: 

On  Thee  I  lean. 
Turn  Thou  my  heart  to  praise, 
E'en  through  life's  troubled  ways, 

And  sorrows  keen. 


Thus  by  no  ill  beguiled, 
0  Father  !  keep  Thy  child: 

Thy  spirit  pour; 
That  to  some  weary  heart 
Thy  love  I  may  impart. 

Thine  aid  implore. 


Lift  me  with  soaring  wings. 
Musing  on  holy  things, 

Earth's  cares  above. 
Grant  me  Thy  grace,  to  win 
If  but  one  soul,  from  sin 

To  Jesus'  love. 


(c)  By  the  following  changes,  viz. : 

No.  16,  vs.  1,  line  1,  "ere"'  and  "was"  for 
"when"  and  "did." 
No.  20,  vs.  4.  substitute: 
' '  Be  Thou  nigh,  should  death  o'ertake  us ; 
Jesus  then  our  refuge  be, 
And  in  Paradise  awake  us, 

There  to  rest  in  peace  with  Thee." 
No.  23,  vs.  3,  line  5,  "call "for  "trump." 
No.  35,  vs.  1,  line  1,   "now  that"  for  "and 
now." 

After  64.     Add  to   first-line  references   the 
following  : 

"  No.  443.     All  praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Lord." 
No.  64,  vs.  4,  line  2,   "who've"  for  "who 
have." 

No.  97,  vs.  2,  line  2,   "cross"  for  "death." 
No.  104,  by  omission  of  vss.  5,  6,  7,  8,  9. 
No.  118,  vs.  1, 

"thy  terrors  now 
Can  no  longer,  death,  appal  us." 
No.  158,  by  omission  of  vs.  8. 
No.  191.  vs.  1,  line  1,  and  vs.  2,  line  1,  read: 

"For  all  Thy  saints,  0  Lord." 
No.  198,  vs.  1,  line  3,  "  his"  for  "your." 
No.  235,  D.L.M.  for  8s,  and  omit  vs.  5. 
No.  236,  omit  vss.  5,  6,  7. 

By  striking  out  the  heading  "  Christian  Life  "  and  distributing  the  hymns  under  it  else- 
where, according  to  subject. 

By  transferring  Hymn  350  to  "  Children's  Services  and  Sunday-Schools."  and  Hymn  253  to 
"  Home  and  Personal  Use."    By  omitting  all  Amens. 
16 


No.  241,  substitute  plain  type  for  italics. 

No.  249,  omit  vs.  3. 

No.  316,  vs.  1,  line  3,  "sins  "  for  "crimes." 

No.  367,  omit  vs.  3. 

No.  386,  vs.  2,  line  2,  ' '  passing  "  for  ' '  press- 
ing." 

No.  400,  vs.  3,  substitute: 
"  The  sacred,  sevenfold  grace  is  Thine, 

Dread  Finger  of  the  Hand  divine ! 

The  promise  of  the  Father  Thou ! 

Who  dost  the  tongue  with  power  endow." 

No.  424,  reverse  order  of  vss.  3  and  4,  and 
transfer  vs.  5  to  end  of  Hy.  426. 

No.  447,  vs.  2,  substitute  plural  pronouns. 

No.  459,  vs.  4,  line  6,  "  We  praise  Thee  "  for 
"Thee  we  praise." 

No.  483,  vs.  1,  line  4,  "sky"  for  "blue;" 
vs.  3,  line  1,  "wakes"  for  "makes." 

No.  583,  vs.  3,  line  4,  read  "  Make  us,  take 
us,  keep  us  Thine." 

No.  680,  vs.  3.  lines  3  and  3,  "  Thou  hast." 

No.  640,  vs.  2,  line  7,  "  let"  for  "  your." 

No.    657,    vs.    4,    line    4,    omit    "is"   after 
"heaven." 

No.  670,  vs.  1,  line  2,  read  "  Hear  us  ere  the 
hour  of  rest." 


APPENDIX. 


after  374 


The  following  is  the  arrangement,  in  the  final  report,  of  hymns  restored  from  the  present 
Hymnal;  and  of  additional  hymns  adopted  from  other  sources: 

8  Present  Hymnal,  to  go    after    43 

22         "              "  '•  "      160 

26         '•              "  "  "        61 

32         "              "  "  "      148 

36        •'             "  "  "      504 

49         •'              "  "  "        83 

57        "             "  •'  "      378 

70         "              "  "  •'      619 

128         "             ■'  "  "      617 

149        "             "  "  "        28 

153        "             "  "      before    31 

218         "              "  "  "      622 

226        "             '-  "  after  584 

271         "              ■'  "  "       357 

277        "             "  in  place  of  489 

347        ''             "  to  go  after  670 

383        «>             <•  .'  "      619 

401         -             "  "  •'      672 

435         '•             "  "  "676 

462        ••             "  "  "      471 

502        •'             •'  "  "      530 

356  Ancient  and  Modern,  "  "      647 

485          "                    '■  •'  "       307 

522         "                   "  '*  "      470 

5H4          •'                     "  ••  "       504 

535         "                    "  "  "      655 

537         "                    "  "  "      522 

5r,3          '•                    "  "  "       213 

563          "                    "  "  "       330 

587         '•                   "  "  "      381 

607         "                   "  '•     before  524 

613         "                   "  "  after  157 

631         "                   "  ••  "    618 

64  Church  Hymns  "  "533 

"  Lord  Jesus,  on  the  holy  Mount  "  "     171 

"  I  heard  a  sound  of  voices  "  "  544 
"Thy  Temple  is  not  made  with  hands  "  "     270 

"Jesus  cast  a  look  on  me  "  "     678 

"  When  the  bright  morn  I  see"  "     664 


253  Preliminary  Report 

316 

317 

318 


to  go  after  687 
"  86 
"  619 
"     672 


319  Preliminary  Report  1 

320 

321 

323 

323  "  "      [   in  their  I 

334  "  "I      order   s 

335 

326 

327 

328 

329 

330 

331 

332 

333 

334 

335 

336 

337 

338 

339 

340 

341 

342 

343 

344 

345 

346 

347 

348 

349 

350 

351 

352 

353 

354 

355 

356 

357 

378 

X.  i?.— There  are  three  Hymns  to  go  after  619.  They 
go  m  the  following  order  :  No.  TO  from  Present  Hymnal ; 
317,  Preliminary  Keport ;  and  383,  Present  Hymnal. 

There  are  also  three  to  go  after  670.  These  go  in  the 
following  order :  347,  Present  Hymnal  ;  339  and  340, 
Preliminary  Report. 


before 
after 

617 
375 
653 

before  374 

after  433 
"     434 
"     436 
"     447 
"     463 

" 

670 

" 

437 

533 

before  413 
"     534 

aftei 

411 

" 

593 

517 
637 

" 

674 

" 

686 

- 

616 

A  number  of  verbal  corrections  and  some  changes  in  order  were  also  made,  which,  it  is 
hoped,  may  be  incorporated  in  a  perfect  copy  of  this  Report,  to  be  issued  in  readiness  for  the 
assembling  of  the  General  Convention  in  October  next. 

H.  W.  Nelson,  Jr., 

Secretary. 
3  17 


PI  I  STORY 


CHURCH    OF    ENGLAND 

FROM  THE  ABOLITION  OF  THE 
ROMAN  JURISDICTION. 


RICHARD   WATSON   DIXON,  M.A., 

VICAR   OF   WARKWORTH  ; 
HONORARY    CANON   OF  CARLISLE. 


Vol.  I.,   1529— 1537.     Vol.  ii.,  1538  — 1548. 
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The  First  Volume  contains  the  period  from  the  Fall  of  Wolsey  to  the  end  of 
the  Pilgrimage  of  Grace.  It  gives  for  the  first  time  the  whole  history  of  the 
struggle  between  the  King,  aided  by  the  Parliament,  and  the  Clergy,  which  ended 
with  the  submission  of  the  latter.  It  contains  the  various  acts  by  which  the 
Roman  jurisdiction  was  ended  :  the  fullest  account  of  the  troubles  of  More,  Fisher, 
Houghton,  and  others  under  the  new  acts  of  Supreme  Head  and  verbal  treason. 
The  examination  of  the  evidence  on  which  the  religious  houses  are  commonly 
believed  to  have  been  condemned,  the  first  part  of  the  Monastic  Suppression,  and 
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visitations,  injunctions,  articles,  and  formularies  that  appeared  in  the  course  of  the 
Reformation. 

The  Second  Volume  continues  and  concludes,  fiom  the  former  volume,  the 
history  of  the  Monastic  Suppression,  an  event  which  has  never  before  been  treated 
in  a  consecutive  manner.  It  exhibits  fully,  for  the  first  time,  the  various  negotia- 
tions between  Hemy  and  the  Protectants  ;  and  for  the  first  time  divides  by  their 
years  and  assigns  to  their  causes  the  religious  per.'^ecutions  of  Henry's  later  years. 
It  embraces  the  Irish  Reformation,  and  the  affairs  of  Scotland  and  of  the  Continent, 
as  they  affected  England  :  it  gives  a  full  account  of  the  compilation  of  the  Third 
English  Confession,  which  it  compares  with  the  Second  :  it  traces  the  Liturgic 
Reformation  to  the  point  at  which  it  arrived  within  the  period.  The  volume  )a 
furnished  with  an  Index  tt>  the  two  first  volumes. 


HISTORY  OF  THE  CHURCH  OF  ENGLAND. 

OPINIONS  OF  THE  PRESS  ON  THE  FIRST  VOLUME. 


"  Our  sense  of  gratitude  to  Canon  Dixon  for  giving  us  a  work  of  so  much 
value  would  outweigh  far  more  serious  drawbacks  than  these.  It  is 
seldom,  indeed,  that  a  book  contains  so  much  evidence  alike  of  independ- 
ent thought  and  of  conscientious  labour.'' — Athenceum,  Feb.  9th,  1878. 

"  The  author  has  come  to  the  study  of  history  with  the  dispassionate 
endeavour  to  discover  the  truth  of  facts  which  are  alleged  ;  and  has  come 
to  his  conclusions  for  himself  by  consulting  the  original  documents  of  the 
period.  We  do  not  hesitate  to  say  that  it  is  the  best  history  of  the 
Reformation  yet  written  from  the  Anglican  standpoint.'' — Mr.  Pocock 
{the  Editor  of  Burnet)  in  the  Academy,  Feb.  i6tb,  1878. 

"We  commend  Mr.  Dixon's  volume  to  the  attention  of  historical 
students.  It  has  the  great  merit  of  showing,  indirectly,  the  ideas  enter- 
tained by  a  large  section  of  the  clergy  of  the  present  day  on  the  relative 
positions  which  the  temporal  and  spiritual  powers  ought  to  maintain  in 
the  State.  It  is  the  fruit  of  wide  reading  and  careful  research."  — 
Examiner,  Feb.  i6th,  1878. 

"  Mr.  Dixon  often  enlivens  his  pages,  and  revives  our  interest  in  well- 
worn  subjects  by  similar  (to  that  of  Crumwel)  sketches  of  the  historical 
persons  he  brings  before  us.  .  .  .  Mr.  Dixon  is  only  on  the  threshold 
of  an  enterprise  which  will  no  doubt  contribute  largely  to  our  exact 
knowledge  of  ecclesiastical  affairs  in  England  from  the  Reformation 
downwards." — Saturday  Review,  July  27th,  1878. 

"  His  readers,  whether  they  accept  his  theory  and  agree  with  his  con- 
clusions or  not,  will,  we  think,  generally  admit  that  he  has  given  us  a 
valuable  instalment  of  what  bids  fair  to  be  a  very  able  history,  in  the 
composition  of  which  no  pains  have  so  far  been  spared,  and  which  is 
evidently  a  labour  of  love.  We  look  forward  with  pleasure  to  the 
appearance  of  the  next  volume." — Spectator,  Sept.  7th,  1878. 

"  It  is  li'^ely  to  be  the  most  considerable  contribution  to  the  history  of 
the  Church  of  England  made  in  our  time  :  it  is  written  in  an  interesting 
style,  and  is  founded  on  careful  and  extensive  research." — Contemporary 
Review,  Oct.  1878. 

"We  look  with  hopeful  interest  to  the  completion  of  this  work,  which 
bids  fair  to  be  the  first  full,  true,  and  adequate  history  of  the  English 
Reformation  ever  published."  —  Church  Times,  Oct.  25th,  1878. 

"  The  Rev.  R.  W.  Dixon  offers  us  the  opening  volume  of  a  History  of 
the  Church  of  England  from  the  Abolition  of  the  Roman  furisdiction, 
which,  for  vigour  of  style,  width  of  view,  careful,  conscientious  research 
and  impartiality,  deserves  high  praise  among  the  very  best  books  of  its 
class.  No  reader  of  history,  and  no  theological  student,  can  walk 
through  Canon  Dixon's  gallery  of  great  statesmen  and  ecclesiastics,  and 
bestow  on  every  portrait  and  every  summary  of  events  the  attention  it 
deserves,  without  being  convinced  that  the  work  is  that  of  a  master's 
hand,  and  that  the  artist's  desire  from  first  to  last  has  been  to  get  at  the 
truth,  and  the  whole  truth,  and  to  bring  that  into  living  expression  at  all 
cost. " — Standard. 


OPINIONS  OF  THE  PRESS 

ON   THE 

SECOND  VOLUME 

OF   THE 


**  The  work  maintains  the  high  character  of  the  first  instalment,  and 
we  cordially  recommend  it  to  our  readers,  as  the  most  thoughtful  and 
accurate  history  of  the  English  Reformation  which  we  at  present 
possess." — Athe7tcEum. 

"  Every  page  of  this  volume  contains  fresh  materials  for  the  history 
of  the  critical  era  of  which  it  treats,  and  enhances  our  respect  for  the 
writer's  industry  and  sound  judgment.  He  is  well  furnished  with  the 
most  essential  qualities — diligence,  love  of  truth,  habits  of  patient 
research,  knowledge  of  human  nature,  and  deep  sympathy  with  it  in 
its  higher  aspects." — Saturday  Review. 

"The  second  instalment  of  Mr.  Dixon's  great  historical  work  con- 
cludes the  reign  of  Henry  the  Eighth,  coming  down  as  far  as  the 
compilation  of  the  first  Prayer  Boo'c  of  Edward.  We  still  consider 
it  the  best  account  of  the  English  Reformation  yet  given  to  the 
world." — Church  Times, 

"The  book  is  written  with  great  care  and  diligence,  and  is  evidently 
the  result  of  most  laborious  research.  The  author  has  mastered  his 
subject,  and  is  determined  that  every  detail  shall  be  brought  to  light 
and  regarded  in  its  true  bearings.  In  several  parts  of  the  subject 
which  have  been  sadly  wrested  by  various  writers  he  has  made  the 
real  facts  clear." — Guardian. 

"This  is  the  second  volume  of  the  great  work  which  Canon  Dixon 
has  set  himself  to  do,  and  which,  we  hesitate  not  to  say  (putting 
personal  and  local  feeling  altogeth8r  aside),  if  it  be  completed  on  th« 
same  broad  lines  and  in  the  same  conscientious  manner,  will  constitute 
a  lasting  monument  of  research,  historical  sagacity,  and  literary  skill, 
almost  unique  in  the  present  generation."^Cflr//j/^  Patriot. 


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HISTORY 


OF   THE 


CHURCH    OF    ENGLAND 

FRO  If  THE  ABOLITION  OF  THE 
ROMAN  JURISDICTION. 


BY 


RICHARD    WATSON    DIXON,  M.A., 

VICAR  OF  WARKWORTH;    honorary  canon   op    CARLISLE. 


Edward  VI.     a.d.  i  549— 1553* 


The  Third  Volume  of  this  work  contains,  except  the  first  two  years,  the  reign 
of  Edward  VI.  It  therefore  gives  the  history  of  the  First  and  Second  Prayer 
Books  of  Edward,  the  Ordinals,  the  Forty-two  Articles,  and  the  other  great 
Edwardian  formularies.  It  relates  fully,  perhaps  for  the  first  time,  the  history  of 
the  Great  Risings  of  1549:  the  various  Visitations  of  the  Universities,  and  the 
Disputations  held  there  :  the  trials  and  deprivation  of  the  bishops  of  the  Old 
Learning,  especially  Bonner  and  Gardiner  :  the  beginning  of  Nonconformity  :  the 
beginning  of  Separation.  It  takes  up,  from  the  former  volumes,  the  further 
histoiy  of  the  abortive  scheme  of  a  Commission  for  revisino;  the  ecclesiastical  laws, 
of  which  the  Reformatio  Legum  Ecclesiasticarum  was  the  outcome :  it  takes  up 
Pole  the  Foreign  Hortators,  Cranmer's  efforts  for  a  concord  with  the  Continent, 
and  the  Reform'ation  in  Ireland.  It  traces  the  influence  of  the  licensed  preachers  : 
and  gives  an  account  of  the  affair  of  the  Lady  Mary's  Mass.  Such  are  some  of  the 
chief  contents  of  the  volume. 

The  materials  for  the  history  of  Edward  VI.  exist  in  great  part  only  in  manu 
script.     Use  has  been  made  of  this  mass  of  unpublished  information.     Several 
important  documents  are  now  published  for  the  first  time.     The  author  has  gone 
on  the  principle  of  not  reproducing  originals  which  may  be  found  in  the  collections 
of  former  historians. 


JAMES  POTT  &  CO.,  CHURCH  PUBLISHERS, 

14    AND    16    ASTOR    PLACE,    NEW    YORK. 


